Senior Project Director, Justice & Essential Services

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, AD&D and disability benefits

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Director – Justice & Essential Services to lead complex justice, detention, and essential services facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

The role demands proven leadership, strong communications, and extensive delivery experience across multi-discipline teams. You will oversee projects with client satisfaction, program performance, and business development initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in related field.
• 10+ years of project/program management experience delivering large, complex justice/detention projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Experience with project controls, cost management, scheduling, and design coordination.
• Knowledge of design-build delivery methods including Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build.

Responsibilities

• Lead project operations across all phases to meet scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality requirements.
• Develop implementation plans, master schedules, and client-focused strategies.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal Vanir teams.
• Provide leadership in estimating, scheduling, contracts, cost control, and change management.
• Mentor project teams and ensure adherence to Vanir procedures and client requirements.
• Support business development through client engagement and pursuit activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Justice facility knowledge

CPM scheduling

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Director – Justice & Essential Services to lead complex justice, detention, and essential services facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

The role demands proven leadership, strong communications, and extensive delivery experience across multi-discipline teams. You will oversee projects with client satisfaction, program performance, and business development initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders