Head of Engineering and Project Management

About Vanir
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.

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.

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

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

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

Performs other duties as required

Minimum 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 required

Knowledge 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 required

Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are required

Proficiency with various document control systems, as well as new construction and modernization of K-12 schools is preferred

Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred

Certified Construction Manager preferred

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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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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