Project Director

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 quality and strong communication skill who can build on our continued success in various sectors along the Central Coast of California.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on providing the planning, coordination, and direction for projects and programs. Duties include ensuring individual projects and programs are on budget and schedule, and the design fits the client's requirements. This position will support design and construction and will be responsible for client interface, scope, schedule, and budget tasks, as well as managing staff as senior leadership in the field. This position will report to the Area Manager.

* Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervisory and training techniques
* Supervise project team and ensures quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities on areas of safety, performance, and project staff
* Develop an implementation plan and master schedule that reflects the priorities of the client
* Responsible for timely completion of all deliverables required by the client
* Financial reporting to the client
* Develop and review contract documents
* Report and collaborate with client's senior management team on all project matters
* Produce and assist marketing in Proposal Production
* Document and report all program/project data accurately and in a timely manner
* Manage program controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
* Track all program and project level status and provide management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related contract requirements
* Market projects, attend local and state conferences
* Identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully
* Develop recommended actions and assist in resolving disputes relative to design and construction
* Provide management of program logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
* Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure program and project success

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management or Engineering is required
* Minimum of 9 years of experience as a Construction Manager and an additional 3 years of experience as a Senior Construction Manager supervising staff is preferred
* Strong oral and written communication skills are required
* Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices are required
* Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related Construction Management systems are required
* Ability to handle multiple contractors and multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously is required
* Registration as a Certified Construction Manager, Architect, Professional Engineer, and/or licensed as a General Contractor is preferred

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

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

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