Project Manager (Education)

Santa Monica, CA, United States

About Vanir :

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. has been exceeding client expectations for 41 years. Our progressive growth and quality of service has led Vanir to become consistently ranked among the top construction management firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record . As we continue growing into new areas and markets, our focus is to maintain a team of creative, ambitious, and visionary individuals.

Job Description :

The Project Manager provides the planning, coordination, and direction for project management activities to ensure they meet owner needs, specifications, cost, and schedule, from initial project identification through construction closeout. May supervise office/field administrative staff, project/field engineers, assistant project/construction managers, and other assigned staff. This position will support construction in the Education Sector.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary contact and liaison for owner and principle partner entities for the contract, design, systems, procedures and related deliverables

Develops project specific procedures and documentation, and may consult with Owner on design and construction contracts and related A/E systems for the project

Assist with creative constructability ideas to reduce overall exposure (cost & time), and participate in value-engineering exercises to maintain the project design budget.

Functional knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with construction/project requirements

Obtains, maintains, and manages data, information, communications, and approvals required by project and company requirements between owner, architects, engineers, and other project-related entities

Represents owner, project and related parties in public forums and meetings

Manages project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems and project closeout

Leads in project meetings to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statuses

May coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities

Field review and report on quality of work (control and assurance) and safety practices

Manages bid phase services, as may be required by the client

Coordinate final inspections, punch lists and training and provide all project closeout documentation.

Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Four-year college baccalaureate-level degree with emphasis in technical disciplines such as Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent technical area of study is preferred; or 4 years additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.

Ideal candidates should possess 4 - 6 years of experience providing project construction management of Educational Facility Construction.

Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction / design processes is required.

Must possess knowledge and application of construction cost estimating /change order management, project controls / scheduling, documentation, engineering / construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices.

Understanding of project delivery, time management, and how to deal with unanticipated events and unforeseen conditions.

Proven ability to manage architects, engineers, and contractors throughout all project phases.

Strong communication, writing, and computer skills are required.

Ability to represent Vanir and related entities in a professional manner at all times to ensure company policies and procedures as well as compliance to all applicable laws and regulations.

Registration as Architect, Engineer, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is desired.

Experience with Leadership in Energy Design (LEED) certified projects and / or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) is preferred.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $125,000-$145,000.

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.

How to Apply :

If you're interested in working for Vanir Construction Management, Inc., please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com .

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Contact Email: [email protected]

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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