Senior Project Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.•Port Angeles, WA

2d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Vanir is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Pacific Northwest team, supporting capital improvement, infrastructure, and community development projects throughout Clallam County and the greater Olympic Peninsula. The role serves public agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients across sectors including transportation, aviation, utilities, healthcare, education, justice and essential services, residential development, affordable housing, and nonprofit facilities. The Senior Project Manager serves as an Owner's Representative and trusted advisor, leading assigned capital projects from planning and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and closeout. The position is accountable for successful project delivery across scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and may supervise project management team members. The role also supports residential, workforce housing, Tribal, nonprofit, and community development projects as applicable, and contributes to client relationships, team development, and Vanir's business development and regional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, construction management, capital project delivery, or related development and construction activities.
Demonstrated experience managing complex building, infrastructure, residential, or public-sector capital projects, preferably in an Owner's Representative or client-facing capacity.
Experience leading and coordinating project teams, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, construction management, and project controls.
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to independently manage projects, maintain accountability for deliverables, and build strong client relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more sectors including transportation, aviation, utilities, water and wastewater, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, justice and essential services, Tribal capital projects, residential development, affordable housing, or other public and community facilities; multidisciplinary experience is preferred.
Experience providing Owner's Representative or project management services for public agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, or institutional clients.
Experience with residential or workforce housing development, land use entitlements, zoning, permitting, site development, or infrastructure improvements.
Familiarity with publicly funded or grant-funded capital projects, including Washington State housing and community development funding programs, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including GC/CM, Design-Build, or Progressive Design-Build.
Established professional relationships with public agencies, Tribal governments, or community partners throughout Clallam County and the greater Olympic Peninsula.
Professional certifications or licenses such as CCM, PMP, DBIA, PE, RA, or comparable credentials.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Owner's Representative and trusted advisor to public agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients.
Manage capital projects from planning and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and closeout, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Develop and maintain project management plans, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, forecasts, procurement strategies, and project controls.
Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
Manage design coordination, construction administration, contract compliance, change management, quality assurance, and project documentation.
Review contractor schedules, payment applications, change orders, and project deliverables; monitor progress and recommend corrective actions.
Identify project risks, resolve challenges, and provide status reports, financial updates, and recommendations to client leadership.
Coordinate facility assessments, feasibility studies, due diligence, permitting, utility coordination, and site development as applicable.
Support residential, affordable and workforce housing, Tribal, nonprofit, and community development projects, including predevelopment, land use entitlements, zoning, and jurisdictional approvals as applicable.
Manage financial performance and documentation requirements for capital projects funded through bonds, grants, or other public and nonprofit funding sources.
Coordinate infrastructure improvements, renovations, phased construction, and work in occupied facilities while minimizing impacts to client operations.
Maintain client relationships and coordinate with executive leadership, governing boards, Tribal representatives, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Lead project teams, set expectations, promote accountability, and mentor project management and construction management professionals.
Collaborate with project directors and regional leadership on resource planning, staffing, project performance, and client commitments.
Represent Vanir in client meetings, stakeholder presentations, and industry events, and support business development, proposals, and new opportunities.