Project Director

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; California, Sacramento (MO, CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Director, where your leadership will drive successful project outcomes in various sectors including education and healthcare. This role emphasizes client satisfaction, strategic program leadership, and collaboration with a talented team. You will engage in contract negotiations, cost management, and business development, ensuring that projects exceed expectations. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for seasoned professionals eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life and disability benefits

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Teladoc services

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience in public works projects.
• Strong technical background in education and healthcare construction.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project operations and management ensuring client satisfaction.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor project budgets.
• Supervise project teams and ensure quality services.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Management

Client Relations

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Project Management Software

Cost Control Systems

Job description

Project Director

Job Locations

US-CA-Sacramento

Job ID

2025-4778

Category

Construction / Project Management

Type

Full-Time

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 primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on program and project leadership, operations, business development, contract negotiation, scheduling, cost management and forecasting, client relations, design coordination, planning, and change management. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction with our services on assigned projects.

This position will collaborate with senior managers, estimators, schedulers and other construction professionals across Vanir's divisions. This position will report to the Area Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Project Director is responsible for project operations and management, including the ability to:

Act in an advisory role assisting the client with initiating and setting goals for programs based on the strategic objectives
• Provide leads on new work from existing clients
• Identify new marketing opportunities and develop leads for new projects
• Assist in proposal preparation and coordinating interviews
• Represent Vanir and/or client in public forums and meetings
• Negotiate and monitor fee burn and actual contribution versus budget
• Ensure Project Management Plan and Procedures Manuals are developed in accordance with contract requirements
• Supervise project team and ensures quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
• Function as, or assigns, the Facility Administrator role in Vanir's Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and performs all duties. Works closely with Vanir Director of Health, Risk and Safety to resolve safety concerns or questions
• Knowledge of Marketing and Business Development Lead identification and follow up; proposal and interview preparation.
• Knowledge of delivery methods, construction and consultant contracts and selection/ procurement process, contract administration, budgeting, estimating and cost control, CPM scheduling and schedule management, and safety
• Knowledge of Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervisory and training techniques

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is required

• 15+ years of recent experience providing project and program management services during all phases of the design, procurement, and construction phases on public works projects in the State of California in excess of $500 million is required

• A strong technical and practical background in a combination of the following market sectors, education, healthcare, municipal, justice, jail, and/or detention facility construction projects

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment is critical

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

• Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build

Certificates or Licenses

• CMAA - Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred
• DBIA - Design Build Associate, or Professional certification is preferred
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $185,000.00-$205,000.00.

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.

How to Apply

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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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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