Senior Construction Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
About Vanir
Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.
Job Description
The Senior Construction Manager provides the onsite leadership, coordination, and direction for construction management activities for multiple or complex projects. Duties include ensuring the project(s) are on budget, schedule, and the design fits the requirements for the contracts. Will supervise construction management team, which may consist of Construction Manager(s), Assistant Construction Manager(s), Field/Project Engineer(s), field administrative staff and other project staff as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for providing the following services or for supervising the Construction Management team members who perform these services:
- Construction Management, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Inspections
- Provides construction management services on DSA multiple or complex projects
- Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Responsible as onsite liaison with contractor and oversight of progress of construction
- Coordinates, directs, and monitors activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
- Manages project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures or as required by the client
- Conducts project meetings and provides meeting minutes, documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
- Ensures contractors, architects, and engineers will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
- Provides management of project logistics, organization and safety
- Ensures project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for turnover to the owner, including closeout requirements
- Ensures project team adheres to safety requirements
- Performs other duties as required to ensure project success
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required
- Minimum of 9 years of experience as a Construction Manager and an additional 3 years of experience as a Senior Construction Manager
- Experience with public projects in California
- Understanding of Linear and Vertical Construction
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related Construction Management systems
- Ability to handle multiple contractors and multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously is required
- Registered Engineer preferred
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.
How to Apply
If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.
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