Project Manager

Project ManagerThe 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.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Primary contact and liaison for owner and principal partner entities for the contract, design, systems, procedures and related deliverablesDevelops project specific procedures and documentation, and may consult with Owner on design and construction contracts and related A/E systems for the projectFunctional knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with construction/project requirementsObtains, maintains, and manages data, information, communications, and approvals required by project and company requirements between owner, architects, engineers, and other project-related entitiesRepresents owner, project and related parties in public forums and meetingsManages project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems and project closeoutLeads in project meetings to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statusesMay coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entitiesManages bid phase services, as may be required by the clientPerforms other duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent is required (Extensive relevant project management experience in place of education may be considered)Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the Education Sector is requiredKnowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are requiredStrong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are requiredProficiency with various document control systems, as well as new construction and modernization of K-12 schools is preferredRegistration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is preferredCertified Construction Manager preferredBenefitsVanir 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.