Lead Project Director for Education Bond Programs

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Teladoc

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is seeking a Project Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for education sector programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

You will lead multiple project teams through design, preconstruction, construction and closeout, coordinating with districts, design professionals, and vendors. Required: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field, 10+ years in

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
10+ years of project or program management experience in education construction programs.
Proven experience managing ground-up education construction projects with a contract value of $50M+.
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes for design and construction.
Demonstrated success managing the full lifecycle of higher education or K–12 projects — including planning, preconstruction, design, and construction.
Advanced knowledge of construction estimating, cost control, scheduling, documentation, and project delivery best practices.
Strong understanding of contract management, design documents, and project accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management software such as MS Project or Primavera.
Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Experience coordinating multiple projects and teams within a program environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact, responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, and overall client satisfaction.
Lead project delivery efforts in accordance with district or institutional program policies and procedures.
Oversee multiple project teams, providing leadership through design, preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases.
Develop, review, and manage contract documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with project and client requirements.
Implement a comprehensive quality management system to ensure consistent, high-quality project outcomes.
Monitor program controls, cost, and schedule performance; provide accurate and timely management reports.
Prepare and present project data, financial reports, and performance updates to clients, boards, and oversight committees.
Identify project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
Support design and construction teams in resolving technical and construction challenges.
Represent the client and program in public meetings and stakeholder forums.
Review and approve invoices, change orders, and financial forecasts.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, project procedures, and performance requirements across all vendors and consultants.
Develop implementation plans and master schedules that reflect district or program priorities.
Oversee documentation and reporting of project data including meeting minutes, progress photos, and schedule updates.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure overall program and project success.