Project Director (K/12)

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Vanir is seeking a Project Director with proven leadership quality and strong communication skills who can build on our continued success in the education sector. To date, Vanir has delivered more than 1,000 projects for over 100 school districts, totaling more than $6 billion in modernization and new construction cost. Our education sector projects have included master planning, needs assessments, constructability review, project scheduling and budgeting, bidding, award, on-site construction management and project closeout for projects throughout the state of WA.

For work in multiple areas including: Klallam, King and Pierce County.

Responsibilities will include leading team(s) and providing the planning, coordination and direction for project and construction 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. This position will also be expected to identify lead capture planning for new opportunities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on providing the planning, coordination, and direction for an Education Sector Bond program. Duties include ensuring the program and individual projects are on budget and schedule, and the design fits the client's requirements. This position will support design and construction and will be responsible for client interface, scope, schedule, and budget tasks as senior leadership in the field. This position will report to the Senior Program Manager.

Lead planning, coordination and execution efforts in accordance with the district's program policies and procedures
• Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervisory and training techniques
• Supervise project team and ensures quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities on areas of safety, performance, and project staff
• Develop an implementation plan and master schedule that reflects the priorities of the district
• Responsible for timely completion of all deliverables required by the client
• Financial reporting to the client and the bond oversight committee
• Develop and review contract documents
• Report and collaborate with client's senior management team on all project matters
• Develop and implement a program quality management system
• Document and report all program/project data accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage program controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
• Track all program and project level status and provide internal and external management reports related to scheduling, cost control, staffing, billing and other related contract requirements
• Create and present program and project data clearly to multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
• Identify, track and lead other business opportunities
• Identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully
• Develop recommended actions and assist in resolving disputes relative to design and construction
• Provide management of program logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure program and project success
• Ensure contractors, architect, and engineer will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project/program management, construction management, or owner's representation, with demonstrated experience delivering public-sector K-12 education capital projects.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior project leadership role, including oversight of project teams, consultants, contractors, and/or staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, preconstruction, design, procurement, construction, closeout, and turnover.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, including budget and cost management, estimating, scheduling, change management, risk management, documentation, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, and other construction documents.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building collaborative relationships with owners, design teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated experience with contract administration, negotiation, and change-order management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Washington public school districts or other Washington public agencies.
• Experience supporting K-12 capital planning and bond programs, including development of capital improvement priorities, project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation of voter-approved bond programs.
• Experience with Washington State public procurement requirements and processes, including RFQs, RFPs, consultant selection, bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including GC/CM, Design-Build, and/or Progressive Design-Build.
• Experience supporting or participating in Washington State Project Review Committee (PRC) approval and/or certification processes.
• Experience with master planning, capital planning, A/E solicitation and selection, constructability reviews, value management, and design-phase management.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, developing, and supporting project management and construction management professionals.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and/or a larger capital improvement program.
• LEED accreditation or experience delivering sustainable/high-performance building projects.

Preferred Certificates or Licenses

• Experience working with school districts on bond planning
• CMAA - Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• DBIA - Design Build Associate, or Professional certification
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer

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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