Senior Project Manager II

Vanir; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Vanir is seeking a Construction Manager in Los Angeles, California. The successful candidate will manage construction oversight and provide direction for multiple projects, including those exceeding $50 million.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, particularly in educational facility construction. Vanir offers a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental, and paid time off. Join us to make a significant impact in construction management!

Qualifications

• 20 years of project/construction management experience preferred.
• Experience with projects over $50 million.
• Minimum of five years in educational facility construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction projects.
• Review and verify applications for payment.
• Coordination with various departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Construction Oversight

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs
• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements 9.17 Develop, assign, and monitor performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
• Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
• Review change orders from all construction projects and assess their impact to the District
• Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
• Assess bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline
• Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and perform overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
• Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
• Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants
• Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Reviews and resolves disputes related to construction projects
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates who meet one of the following combinations of qualifications will be considered for this position:

• Twenty (20) years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • Ten (10) of the 20 years must involve managing large programs with construction values of over $50 million (not cumulative)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside California)
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) may substitute for the education requirement

• Twenty‑five (25) years full‑time paid professional project/construction management experience
  • Twenty (20) of the 25 years must involve managing large programs with construction values of over $50 million (not cumulative)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside California)
• Preferred (not required) degree in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Preferred (not required) CCM credential from CMAA

Preferred Qualifications

• Design Build Experience
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

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.

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