Senior Construction 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.

Vanir (PNW-Pacific North West) seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead construction management activities for K12 new construction and renovation projects. The role supports all project phases ensuring compliance with contract documents schedule budget and quality requirements. Reports to the Project Director and may supervise administrative staff project engineers and assistant CM/PM personnel. Position may be required to travel to other projects throughout the state of Washington. This position will support construction in the Education Sector.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead design and construction management for K12 projects ensuring adherence to contracts drawings specifications and project requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison for owners architects engineers contractors and partner entities.
• Develop and manage project procedures documentation contracts and A/E coordination systems.
• Manage project data communications approvals and stakeholder engagement including public forums and meetings.
• Direct and monitor construction management staff and related project team members.
• Oversee project controls cost management scheduling and performance tracking.
• Lead project meetings and ensure accurate documentation and issue resolution.
• Manage project logistics staffing and resource planning.
• Ensure effective project closeout and delivery to owner.
• Support Vanir quality standards; perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management architecture or related field plus 7 years managing construction/engineering/architectural projects (minimum 3 years ownerrep/CM support).
  • OR Non-Technical and Nondegree candidates with 9 years construction management experience on large projects and 5 years in ownerrep/CM support with commitment to pursue degree advancement.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts drawings estimates and specifications.
• Applied experience leading or participating in various procurement processes
• Experience managing design phases (user groups constructability reviews spec development).
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively in team environments.
• Strong communication organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines solve issues proactively and track items to resolution.
• Experience with local permitting authorities.
• Effective negotiation skills (especially change orders).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and project related systems such as Bluebeam Prolog Primavera.
• Applied experience in the areas of project accounting cost administrative and personnel interaction in professional settings.

Preferred Credentials & Experience:

• Experience managing design and construction of K12 school projects.
• Architect Engineer or General Contractor license.
• CCM certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with designbuild delivery; DBIA certification or commitment to obtain.
• Experience with project controls tools (Prolog Primavera) and advanced application of estimating cost control scheduling and construction principles.

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.

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