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 Project Manager will perform program management duties as part of the client's Program Management team. This is a robust program with a wide variety of technical facility projects with a mixture of new ground up projects. Recent focus is on facility upgrades and implementing behavior health needs into the statewide facilities. This position will work closely with the Project Director to achieve on budget on schedule project completions. The Project Manager is responsible for the performance and operations of the assigned project(s) and project staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Administer A/E and consultant contracts, analyze bids, and make recommendations to the Owner.
• Assist with proposal preparation, defense against contractor claims, and contract award process.
• Coordinate design phase activities, regulatory reviews, and addendum process.
• Lead progress meetings, pre-bid meetings, and ensure timely contract award.
• Develop and review project budgets, schedules, and specifications, ensuring alignment with Master Schedule.
• Track project progress, including cost, schedule, claims, and major issues; provide status updates to the Owner.
• Supervise assigned staff, approve leave/vacation requests, and participate in disciplinary actions.
• Oversee project close-out, design progress, and ensure compliance with scope and budget.
• Prepare and distribute reports, meeting minutes, and construction/design procedures manuals.
• Monitor contract invoices, payments, and provide overall management services to meet project goals.
• Lead Value Engineering efforts, assist in expediting decisions and approvals, and represent Vanir/Client in public forums.
• Review A/E estimates, bid documents, and construction documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructibility.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5+ years’ experience in Construction Management (prefer design build)
• Previous Project Management experience (prior judicial experience is preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
• Registered Architect, Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager is preferred

Knowledge Of:

• A/E and consultant contracts, selection processes, and contract administration
• Bidding, change order, and addendum processes
• Building codes, construction materials, techniques, and jobsite safety
• Construction budget and cost management, including Value Engineering
• Design and construction processes, CPM scheduling, and project management
• Public contracting, legal requirements, and punch list/closeout procedures
• Supervisory techniques and construction trade responsibilities
• Project scope, architectural programs, and front-end specifications

Ability To:

• Administer A/E and construction contracts, including procurement, scheduling, and closeout
• Communicate effectively, resolve issues, and conduct organized meetings
• Develop construction schedules, budgets, and project plans
• Manage change orders, claims, and documentation
• Lead teams, guide conflict resolution, and ensure project compliance
• Implement value engineering, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor construction progress
• Review drawings, estimates, submittals, and work progress
• Negotiate contracts, fees, and change orders with contractors/consultants
• Prepare reports, contracts, and technical documents
• Represent Vanir in public forums and maintain client relationships

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $120,000.00-$160,000.00 .

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

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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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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