Project Manager

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.

Overview

Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the preparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects

Responsible for the scope, schedule and budget and overall success of multiple new and modernization school projects

Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements

Develops, assigns and monitors performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers (AFDM), Design Managers (DM) and Design professionals relative to assigned projects

Reports on project budget, schedule and issues. Provides information and analysis of project issues to Departmental, Branch and Board representatives.

Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress relative to submittal schedules. Reviews project through all development phases, and assesses status, progress and potential.

Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion

Assists project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning

Reviews and verifies Design Professional contract scope, fees and applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple projects

Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control

Coordinates project activities, requirements and schedules with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers and site personnel

Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

Required Experience:

Ten (10) years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects is required.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects
• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.
• Experience with the development of major facilities (CEQA, agency approvals, coordination
• with City and County agencies).
• Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects
• Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both
• oral and written
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification
• Institute (CMCI)
• LEED Professional Accreditation

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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