K-12 Capital Programs Director - Strategic Leader

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

HSA contributions

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Project Director – K-12 Education & Capital Programs to lead complex school projects across King and Pierce Counties.

The role requires strategic leadership, client relationship management, and delivery of multi-market capital programs in the public sector. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in K-12 facility planning, bond funding strategies, and coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management or capital programs.
• Experience managing K-12 educational facilities or public-sector capital improvement programs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong communication with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex K-12 educational facility projects and capital programs.
• Advise clients on capital planning, funding strategies, and project delivery.
• Develop project management plans, budgets, schedules, and delivery approaches.
• Coordinate design, construction, estimation, procurement, contracts, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, and organizational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

K-12 education

Public sector

Client relations

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Project Director – K-12 Education & Capital Programs to lead complex school projects across King and Pierce Counties.

The role requires strategic leadership, client relationship management, and delivery of multi-market capital programs in the public sector. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in K-12 facility planning, bond funding strategies, and coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure on-time,