Senior Project Director

About the role

Vanir is a 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 various markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all phases of a project, from procurement and preconstruction through construction, commissioning, closeout, and activation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Owner, ensuring alignment with project goals, expectations, and governance requirements
• Lead and manage integrated project teams, including design partners, construction teams, consultants, and internal staff
• Oversee development and validation of project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies during Phase 1 (Preconstruction)
• Guide transition into Phase 2 (Final Design & Construction), ensuring seamless execution and adherence to agreed-upon Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or equivalent
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships across all stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability
• Drive decision-making processes and facilitate resolution of complex technical, contractual, and organizational challenges
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project objectives
• Provide regular executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and financials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale capital projects ($250M+), with at least 7 years in a leadership role for design & construction phases
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects using Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build and similar alternative delivery methods (CM/GC, CMAR, etc.)
• Strong understanding of preconstruction services, Open book GMP development, Target Value Design, cost modeling, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Experience with public agencies, federal, state, and local municipal sectors
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with public agencies or large institutional clients preferred

Qualifications

• Professional licensure (PE, RA, CCM); DBIA Certification
• Familiarity with collaborative delivery tools and digital project management systems (e.g., PMIS, BIM, integrated project controls)
• Experience with Power BI, development, and communication of KPIs and project metrics

Skills

• Strategic leadership and decision-making
• Collaborative mindset with strong emotional intelligence
• Financial acumen and risk management expertise
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in complex environments
• Commitment to safety, quality, and innovation

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

USD $210,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

N/A