Vanir
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About Vanir 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.
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.
Vanir is seeking a Project Director with proven leadership capabilities and strong communication skills who can build on our continued success delivering complex construction and program management projects.
The primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on leadership, estimating, contract negotiation, scheduling, cost management and forecasting, client relations, design coordination, planning, and change management. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction with our services on assigned projects.
This position will collaborate with senior managers, estimators, schedulers, and other construction professionals across Vanir’s divisions. This position will report to the Area Manager.
This position will oversee projects and staff throughout California’s Central Coast, from Monterey County to Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas.
The Project Director is responsible for overseeing project operations and management across the region, including the ability to:
Act in an advisory role, assisting the client with initiating and setting goals for programs based on strategic objectives
Provide leads on new work from existing clients
Identify new marketing opportunities and develop leads for new projects
Assist in proposal preparation and coordinate interviews
Represent Vanir or the client in public forums and meetings
Negotiate and monitor fee consumption and actual contribution versus budget
Ensure Project Management Plans and Procedures Manuals are developed in accordance with contract requirements
Supervise project teams and ensure quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities in the areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
Function as, or assign, the Facility Administrator role in Vanir's Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and perform all associated duties
Work closely with Vanir's Director of Health, Risk and Safety to resolve safety concerns or questions
Marketing and business development, including lead identification and follow-up, proposal preparation, and interview preparation
Knowledge of delivery methods, construction and consultant contracts, selection/procurement processes, contract administration, budgeting, estimating and cost control, CPM scheduling and schedule management, and safety
Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervision, and training techniques
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is required
15+ years of recent experience providing project and/or program management services on large, complex construction projects
Strong technical and practical background in construction and project/program management
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment
Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost management, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices
Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build
Certificates or Licenses
CMAA - Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred
DBIA - Design Build Associate, or Professional certification is preferred
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred
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.
How to Apply
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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