Senior Project Manager

Making A Difference Foundation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management in Tacoma is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead K-12 construction and renovation projects. This role is crucial in ensuring that projects comply with budget, schedule, and quality standards. Responsibilities include planning, coordination, and execution of all project phases.

Successful candidates will have at least 7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with senior-level oversight.
• Experience with public agencies and school districts.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of project activities.
• Serve as primary liaison with school districts and design teams.
• Oversee cost management, scheduling, and project controls.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership and communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of construction contracts

Microsoft Office proficiency

CM tools (Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera)

Education

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

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Vanir PNW seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead project management activities for K?12 new construction and renovation projects. The role supports all project phases, ensuring compliance with contract documents, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Reports to the Project Director and may supervise administrative staff, project engineers, and assistant CM/PM personnel. Position may be required to travel to other projects throughout the state of WA.

For work in multiple areas including: Tacoma and throughout Pierce County

Responsibilities will include providing the planning, coordination and direction for project management activities during all phases of projects to ensure they are on time, within budget and schedule, cost controlled, and project performance to ensure the requirements for the contract. Maintain management and project facilitation for successful completion and compliance with contractual, owner and Vanir requirements

Essential Duties & 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:

• K12 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, 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.