Senior Project 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, serving clients across various sectors including aviation, healthcare, education, justice, science, technology, and more.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize project data, reports, and documentation.
• Conduct field inspections to verify construction compliance with design documents and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.
• Monitor project performance and provide reports, recommendations, and solutions to the Project Director and PMO regarding project status, delivery objectives, schedules, budgets, costs, staffing, delays, disputes, change management, and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and construction requirements.
• Identify project risks through direct field observations and knowledge of the design and construction process; develop mitigation strategies and maintain the project risk register.
• Collaborate with the Design Team and stakeholders to develop and implement construction phasing and swing space plans, while monitoring progress against established milestones.
• Directly oversee project closeout activities to ensure compliance with DSA, District, and PMO requirements, including coordination with relocation project managers regarding furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), asset disposition/surplus, and relocation-related activities.
• Support the planning, programming, and design phases of projects by assisting team members with project management, coordination, and stakeholder reporting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) additional years of qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for the required education.
• Seven (7) years of experience managing multiple design and construction projects.
• At least two (2) years of the required experience must involve educational facility design and construction projects.
• Experience delivering Design-Build projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
• Preferred qualifications include experience working with the Division of the State Architect (DSA), familiarity with construction and design review processes, and experience supporting large capital improvement programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and successfully deliver projects.
• A current and valid California Architect license issued by the California Architects Board, or a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
• A current Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• A current Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification.

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.

Contact

To apply, visit our website at www.vanir.com. For priority protected veteran referrals, contact us at careers@vanir.com.