Project Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager manages deferred maintenance and client-funded projects from pre-construction through closeout, primarily supporting Sheriff Department and Fire Department projects. The role oversees renovations, refurbishment, and repair projects by providing technical information and guidance to staff, coordinating with State or local agencies, approving staff recommendations, reviewing project status with staff, conducting site visits and project reviews, and ensuring work follows approved plans, specifications, and county standards. The Project Manager is accountable for successful project delivery, including schedule, cost, and customer approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, project management, or a related field.
At least five years in the last ten years providing construction project management-related services for governmental entities.
At least ten years of work experience in the construction industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills.
Familiarity with cloud-based construction management software.
Previous experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) and design-bid-build.
Strong communication and team management skills.
Ability to pass the Sheriff’s Department background check.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense environment.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC), IDIQ, or similar delivery methods.
Experience managing tenant improvement, renovation, or occupied-space projects, or facilities modernization.
Experience administering public-sector construction projects and procurement processes.
Experience with police and fire department projects.
Experience drafting board letters.
Experience managing capital projects valued at $10,000,000 or more.
Familiarity with Gordian, Simple-Bid, eBuilder, or other project management systems.
CCM, PMP, DBIA, PE, or similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Develop project plans and manage vendors to execute projects against established milestones.
Provide routine oversight of project execution in the field and coordinate consistently with stakeholders.
Develop detailed scopes of work and Requests for Proposals; review contractor proposals; and process work order packages.
Coordinate the development of contracts and work orders.
Manage project budgets and assist with funding requests.
Develop and maintain project- or program-level schedules.
Provide weekly status reports for ISD leadership and County stakeholders.
Provide technical information and guidance to staff, approve staff recommendations, and obtain project status updates.
Conduct site visits and project reviews, and ensure projects comply with approved plans, specifications, and county standards.
Deliver projects successfully with accountability for schedule, cost, and customer approval.