Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

The primary duties for the Project Director consist of providing the planning, coordination, and direction of a program or multiple projects.This includes ensuring the program and individual projects are on budget and schedule, and the design fits the client’s requirements (desired scope, available budget and within time). This position will support design and construction and will be responsible for client interface, scope, schedule, and budget tasks as senior leadership in the field. This position will report to the Area Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and construction efforts in accordance with the program policies and procedures
• Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervisory and training techniques
• Supervise project team and ensures quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities on areas of safety, performance, and project staff
• Develop and maintain A/E/C industry networking relationships, to market and sell Vanir services and drive business development efforts
• Develop an implementation plan and master schedule that reflects the priorities of the client.
• Financial reporting to the client and the bond oversight committee
• Develop and review contract documents
• Report and collaborate with client’s senior management team on all project matters
• Develop and implement a program quality management system
• Document and report all program/project data accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage program controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
• Track all program and project level status and provide management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related contract requirements
• Create and present program and project data clearly to multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
• Identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully
• Develop recommended actions and assist in resolving disputes relative to design and construction
• Provide management of program logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure program and project success
• Ensure contractor, architect, and engineer will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture is required
• Ideal candidates will possess 15+ years of experience providing project / program / construction management services on K-12 and higher education projects and programs. Experience with other markets served by Vanir is beneficial.
• Experience in managing the full cycle of a project: pre-construction / planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout/warranty
• Advanced knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
• Thorough understanding of contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications and applied experience in the areas of project accounting, cost, administrative, and personnel interaction in professional settings are required
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, in writing (written correspondence and in email), and orally
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is desired; registration as a registered architect or professional engineer is acceptable.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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