Senior Construction Manager

About the role

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 (PNW-Pacific Northwest) seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead construction management activities for K‑12 new construction and renovation projects. The role supports all project phases, ensuring compliance with contract documents, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Reports to the Project Director and may supervise administrative staff, project engineers, and assistant CM/PM personnel. Position may be required to travel to other projects throughout the state of Washington. This position will support construction in the Education Sector, including work in Tacoma (Pierce County projects) and Seattle (King County/ Port of Seattle Projects).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction management for K‑12 projects, ensuring adherence to contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and partner entities.
• Develop and manage project procedures, documentation, contracts, and A/E coordination systems.
• Manage project data, communications, approvals, and stakeholder engagement, including public forums and meetings.
• Direct and monitor construction management staff and related project team members.
• Oversee project controls, cost management, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Lead project meetings and ensure accurate documentation and issue resolution.
• Manage project logistics, staffing, and resource planning.
• Ensure effective project closeout and delivery to owner.
• Support Vanir quality standards; perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field, plus 7+ years managing construction/engineering/architectural projects (minimum 3 years owner‑rep/CM support).
• OR Non-Technical and Non‑degree candidates with 9+ years construction management experience on large projects and 5+ years in owner‑rep/CM support, with commitment to pursue degree advancement.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications.
• Experience managing design phases (user groups, constructability reviews, spec development).
• Experience with local permitting authorities.
• Applied experience leading or participating in various procurement processes, accounting, cost, administrative, and personnel interaction in professional setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and project related systems such as Bluebeam, Prolog, Primavera.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively in team environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to