Program Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.•San Diego, CA

6d•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Vanir is a minority- and woman-owned program, project, and construction management and real estate development company serving public and private sector clients across numerous markets. The Construction Program Manager provides overall planning, coordination, and direction of project management activities to ensure that projects meet owner needs, specifications, cost, and schedule. The position supports construction in the Essential Services Sector, including fire stations, police stations, and justice facilities. The manager may supervise office and field administrative staff, project and field engineers, assistant project or construction managers, project or construction managers, and other assigned staff. The role serves as the primary contact and liaison for the owner and principal partner entities, develops project-specific procedures and documentation, and consults with the owner on design and construction contracts and related systems. It oversees project controls, cost and performance activities, logistics, project organization and systems, and closeout; coordinates project participants; and ensures the team follows safety requirements. The manager may also manage bid-phase services as required by the client.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience as a Program Manager, preferably in essential services, plus an additional 5 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager supervising staff.
Advanced knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls and scheduling, documentation, engineering and construction principles, contracts, and delivery methods.
Thorough understanding of contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications.
Applied experience in project accounting, cost, administrative, and personnel interaction in professional settings.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera.
Proficiency with various document control systems, as well as new construction and modernization.

Nice To Haves

Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer.
Certified Construction Manager.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact and liaison for the owner and principal partner entities regarding the contract, design, systems, procedures, and related deliverables.
Develop project-specific procedures and documentation and consult with the owner on design and construction contracts and related A/E systems.
Ensure contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications comply with construction and project requirements.
Obtain, maintain, and manage data, information, communications, and approvals required by project and company requirements among the owner, architects, engineers, and other project-related entities.
Represent the owner, project, and related parties in public forums and meetings.
Manage project controls, cost and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems, and project closeout.
Lead project meetings, including documentation, administration, and tracking relevant information and statuses.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities.
Ensure the project team adheres to safety requirements.
Manage bid-phase services as required by the client.
Perform other duties as required.
May supervise office and field administrative staff, project and field engineers, assistant project or construction managers, project or construction managers, and other assigned staff.