Senior Construction Manager

About the role

Vanir is a minority- and woman-owned company, recognized nationally for its expertise in program, project, and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Founded in 1964, Vanir has a long-standing reputation for exceeding client expectations. The company is ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for over three decades and serves a diverse range of sectors including aviation, healthcare, education, justice, science, technology, and more.

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 settings.
• 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 manage deadlines, solve issues proactively, and track items to resolution.
• Effective negotiation skills (especially change orders).

Qualifications

• Experience with design-build delivery.
• Experience with project controls tools (Prolog, Primavera) and advanced application of estimating, cost control, scheduling, and construction principles.
• Experience managing design and construction of K-12 school projects.
• Architect, Engineer, or General Contractor license.
• CMM, DBIA certification or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including 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.