Project Director Vanir Construction Management, Inc. - 3.4 San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Full-time $145,000 - $165,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Technical engineering Construction cost control Technical documentation Construction schedule coordination Schedule management Engineering project budget management Construction industry experience Construction team management Estimating construction project budgets Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing teams in a construction management role Managing projects Senior leadership Working on construction estimation projects Full Job Description Vanir is seeking a Project Director with proven leadership capabilities and strong communication skills who can build on our continued success delivering complex construction and program management projects. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on leadership, estimating, contract negotiation, scheduling, cost management and forecasting, client relations, design coordination, planning, and change management. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction with our services on assigned projects. This position will collaborate with senior managers, estimators, schedulers, and other construction professionals across Vanir's divisions. This position will report to the Area Manager. This position will oversee projects and staff throughout California's Central Coast, from Monterey County to Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas. The Project Director is responsible for overseeing project operations and management across the region, including the ability to: Act in an advisory role, assisting the client with initiating and setting goals for programs based on strategic objectives Provide leads on new work from existing clients Identify new marketing opportunities and develop leads for new projects Assist in proposal preparation and coordinate interviews Represent Vanir or the client in public forums and meetings Negotiate and monitor fee consumption and actual contribution versus budget Ensure Project Management Plans and Procedures Manuals are developed in accordance with contract requirements Supervise project teams and ensure quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities in the areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment Function as, or assign, the Facility Administrator role in Vanir's Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and perform all associated duties Work closely with Vanir's Director of Health, Risk and Safety to resolve safety concerns or questions Key Knowledge Marketing and business development, including lead identification and follow-up, proposal preparation, and interview preparation Knowledge of delivery methods, construction and consultant contracts, selection/procurement processes, contract administration, budgeting, estimating and cost control, CPM scheduling and schedule management, and safety Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervision, and training techniques Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is required 15+ years of recent experience providing project and/or program management services on large, complex construction projects Strong technical and practical background in construction and project/program management Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost management, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build Certificates or Licenses CMAA - Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred DBIA - Design Build Associate, or Professional certification is preferred Registered Architect or Professional Engineer is 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. If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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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. We Participate in E-Verify Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #LI-JB1 #LI-Onsite 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.