Construction Manager

Vanir; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Vanir is seeking a Construction Manager to provide on-site leadership for DSA construction projects in California, focusing on education sectors. You will oversee preconstruction and construction management activities, coordinate multiple contractors, and ensure budget and schedule adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years’ experience, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Construction Manager is required.
• Experience with DSA/public projects in California, specifically K-12, Higher Education, or Community College, is required.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, coordination and direction for preconstruction and construction management services on DSA projects.
• Conduct constructability reviews, budgeting and scheduling, and contract document preparation.
• Serve as owner representative onsite with contractor and oversee progress.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors, engineers, architects, and related entities.
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, and performance activities.
• Lead project meetings and document minutes, administration and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with contractual safety and performance requirements.
• Oversee project logistics, organization and safety.
• Ensure closeout with guarantees, warranties and turnover documentation.
• Perform additional duties to ensure project success.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management systems

Job description

About Vanir

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.

Job Description

The Construction Manager provides onsite leadership, coordination, and direction for construction management activities. Duties include ensuring the project is on budget, schedule, and the design fits the requirements for the contract. May supervise field administrative staff, Field/Project Engineers and/or assistant Construction Managers. This position will support construction in the Education Sector.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing planning, coordination and direction for preconstruction and construction management services on DSA projects


• Providing constructability and peer reviews, estimating and budgeting, phasing planning, contract document preparation, outreach and procurement activities


• Responsible as owner representative onsite with contractor and oversight of progress of construction


• Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related state and local performing entities


• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures or as required by the client


• Conduct project meetings and provide meeting minutes, documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information


• Ensure contractors, architects, and engineers will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment


• Provide management of project logistics, organization and safety


• Ensure project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for turnover to the owner, including DSA closeout requirements


• Perform other duties as required to ensure project success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is required.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Construction Manager is required


• Experience with DSA / public projects in California, specifically with K-12 projects, Higher Education, or Community College, is required


• Ability to handle multiple contractors and multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously


• Strong oral and written communication skills are required


• Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost/budgeting, project controls/scheduling, documentation preparation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices are required


• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, scheduling programs, and experience with project-related Construction Management systems are preferred


• Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus

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.

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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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.