Project Manager I - Sustainability

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.

This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with the Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead and manage sustainability projects in accordance with District and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations.
• Ensure all project planning aligns with District's sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Assist in tracking, documenting, and verifying field issues, RFIs, change requests, and corrective actions related to BMS and FDD implementation.
• Monitor sustainability project progress and project documentation in accordance with procedures.
• Recommend sustainability goals by preparing a sustainability plan that tracks performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Supports departments, as appropriate, related to implementing energy conservation and sustainability programs.
• Travelling to and from project sites upon request of attending project and construction meetings.
• Involvement in all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Improves the effectiveness of the District's sustainability practices by monitoring best practices.
• Attends meetings representing sustainability related programs and initiatives.
• Supports the BuildLACCD sustainability efforts by performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes.
• Two years of experience developing, maintaining, and/or managing sustainability-based initiatives, processes, or programs involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data.
• Knowledge of sustainability policy, issues, and concept.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in higher education is preferred.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with using a web based project management system.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $113,300-$128,300.

Benefits

Vanir offers a 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.

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

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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