Senior Construction Manager - General Application

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to provide onsite leadership for complex projects in California. You will ensure work stays on budget and schedule while meeting contract requirements.

You will lead a construction management team, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and manage project controls, documentation, and safety to drive successful project closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture.
• Minimum 9 years as a Construction Manager and 3 years as a Senior Construction Manager supervising staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of estimating, cost, scheduling, and contract compliance.
• Proficiency with Office tools and CM systems; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides construction management services on multiple or complex projects.
• Ensures adherence to contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications.
• Acts as onsite liaison with contractors and oversees progress.
• Coordinates activities of contractors, engineers and architects.
• Manages project controls, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Conducts meetings, records minutes, and tracks information.
• Ensures safety compliance and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Oversees project logistics, organization, and turnover to owner.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Multi-project management

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

CM software experience

Job description

Job Locations

US-CA-Sacramento | US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID

2026-5345

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

Vanir is always interested in connecting with talented Senior Construction Managers for current and future opportunities.

This is a general application and is not associated with a specific current opening or project. By submitting your application, you will be considered for opportunities as they become available based on your experience, qualifications, location, and career interests. A member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you to learn more about your background and discuss opportunities that may be a good match.

The Senior Construction Manager provides the onsite leadership, coordination, and direction for construction management activities for multiple or complex projects. Duties include ensuring the project(s) are on budget, schedule, and the design fits the requirements for the contracts. Will supervise construction management team, which may consist of Construction Manager(s), Assistant Construction Manager(s), Field/Project Engineer(s), field administrative staff and other project staff as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides construction management services on multiple or complex projects
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Responsible as onsite liaison with contractor and oversight of progress of construction
• Coordinates, directs, and monitors activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Manages project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures or as required by the client
• Conducts project meetings and provides meeting minutes, documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
• Ensures contractors, architects, and engineers will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
• Provides management of project logistics, organization and safety
• Ensures project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for turnover to the owner, including closeout requirements
• Ensures project team adheres to safety requirements
• Performs other duties as required to ensure project success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required
• Minimum of 9 years of experience as a Construction Manager and an additional 3 years of experience as a Senior Construction Manager supervising staff is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required
• Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices are required
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related Construction Management systems are required
• Ability to handle multiple contractors and multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Registration as an Architect, Professional Engineer, and/or licensed as a General Contractor is preferred
• Certified Construction Manager preferred

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

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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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