Project Director

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.•San Luis Obispo, CA

9d•$145,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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