Senior Project Manager

Vanir; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Vanir is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead K-12 new construction and renovation projects across Washington state. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, budgets, and quality standards while also requiring travel to Tacoma and Seattle.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience in project management, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and familiarity with construction contracts. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) savings, medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with senior-level oversight and staff supervision.
• Experience managing design phases and local permitting authorities.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution to meet project goals.
• Serve as primary liaison with stakeholders in projects.
• Oversee cost management, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management experience

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Job description

Senior Project Manager – K‑12 Construction

Vanir PNW is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead K‑12 new construction and renovation projects across Washington state. The role supports all project phases, ensuring compliance with contract documents, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. The position may involve travel to projects in Tacoma and Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Serve as primary liaison with school districts, design teams, contractors, and public agencies.
• Develop project procedures and support contract administration and A/E coordination.
• Oversee cost management, scheduling, change management, risk mitigation, and project controls.
• Manage design coordination, constructability reviews, bid phases, and project meetings.
• Track progress against milestones and KPIs; provide status reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, permits, and agency requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop PMs, Assistant PMs, CMs, and project staff.
• Support project closeout and owner turnover.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience with senior-level oversight and staff supervision.
• Experience with public agencies and school districts.
• Experience with procurement (RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in project accounting, cost management, and administrative functions.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications.
• Experience managing design phases (user groups, constructability, specifications).
• Ability to manage deadlines, resolve issues proactively, and track to completion.
• Experience with local permitting authorities and change order negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CM tools (Bluebeam, Procore, Prolog, Primavera).
• Experience with project controls, estimating, cost control, and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• K‑12 project experience (planning, design, and construction).
• School district bond program experience.
• Professional license (Architect, Engineer, or General Contractor).
• PMP certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Design‑build experience; DBIA certification (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) savings with employer matching, 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.

EEO & Other Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity: Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Disabled.
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
• Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals.
• Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position.
• We Participate in E‑Verify.
• We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative.

Contact

To apply, visit our website at www.vanir.com and apply online. Contact [e-mail] for questions.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.