Senior Project Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. • Long Beach, CA

2d • $145,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides the overall planning, coordination, and direction for project management activities to ensure they meet owner needs, specifications, cost, and schedule, from initial project identification through construction closeout. May supervise office/field administrative staff, project/field engineers, assistant project/construction managers, project/construction managers and other assigned staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Manager and an additional 3 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager supervising staff is required
• Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include planning, design, construction and closeout.
• 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 project accounting, cost, administrative, and personnel interaction in professional settings are required
• Experience with multiple delivery methods to include design-build, progressive design build, JOC
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are required
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems and successfully deliver projects

Nice To Haves

• A current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is preferred.
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential and a valid DBIA certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides project / construction management services on multiple or complex deferred maintenance and client funded projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Oversees the management of renovations, refurbishment, and repair projects by providing staff with technical information and guidance, ensuring collaboration with State or local agencies, approving recommendations proposed by staff, meeting with staff to obtain project status updates, conducting site visits and project reviews, and ensuring the project is in accordance with approved plans, specifications and county standards.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinates with various departments to identify the project intent and ensure all project programming activities are accomplished, which include scope development, establishment of the initial budget and milestone schedule.
• Coordinates with the Engineering Manager and oversee the Design process to include the development of the design scope of work, issuance of the request for proposal, coordination of all design reviews with the project Stakeholders.
• Develops detailed scopes of work, conducts joint scope walks/bid walks, reviews and approves proposals from contractors and submitting notice to proceed to vendors.
• Responsible for the coordination and communication of all construction activities with the Customer Department. Responsible for maintaining the project schedule and budget are maintained throughout the complete project life cycle. Ensure the project is constructed as per the approved plans and specifications. Conduct all required project status meetings and document appropriately. Ensure all project documentation and reporting is accurate and timely.
• Conducts project meetings and provides meeting minutes, documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information.
• Primary contact and liaison for owner and principle partner entities for the contract, design, systems, procedures and related deliverables
• Develops project specific procedures and documentation, and consults with Owner on design and construction contracts and related A/E systems for the project
• Ensures contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications comply with construction/project requirements
• Obtains, maintains, and manages data, information, communications, and approvals required by project and company requirements between owner, architects, engineers, and other project-related entities
• Represents owner, project and related parties in public forums and meetings
• Manages project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems and project closeout
• Leads in project meetings to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statuses

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees