Head of Engineering and Project Management

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. 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.

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. 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. 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

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 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

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is required

10+ years of experience providing project/program management services working with public agencies on Education projects

8+ years project management experience, including senior level oversight and staff supervision

Experience in managing the full construction of education construction projects including pre‑construction, design phases, and oversight of constructability reviews is required

Experience mentoring teams and staff, fostering collaboration and effective performance in team‑based environments

Advanced 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

Thorough understanding of contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications and applied experience in the areas of accounting, cost, administrative, and personnel interaction in professional settings are required

Experience in application of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is preferred

PMP certification or willingness to obtain

Experience working with school districts on bond planning

CMAA - Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

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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