Senior Project 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 Project Manager provides the overall planning, coordination, and direction for project management activities to ensure they meet owner’s needs, specifications, cost, and schedule. May supervise office/field administrative staff, project/field engineers, assistant project/construction managers, project/construction managers and other assigned staff. This position will support construction in the Education Sector.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for providing the following services or for supervising the Project Management team members that perform these services:
- Primary contact and liaison for owner and principal 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
- Ensures project closeout and associated documentation meet contractual requirements for final project delivery to owner entities.
- Assumes the lead in project meetings, and supervises work of others to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statuses, and follow-up on action items of all participants.
- Provides senior-level management support to the client and coordinates, directs, and monitors activities of construction management staff, contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, state and local agencies, and other project-related entities.
- Ensures the project team adheres to applicable safety requirements and organizational safety policies while promoting a collaborative safety culture.
- Manages bid phase services, as may be required by the client
- Independently leads assigned projects and directs the project team.
- Reviews and negotiates change orders.
- Oversee project and program scheduling, estimating, and execution planning, including schedule development and management.
- Oversees quality control and quality assurance throughout design and construction phases.
- Communicate with project stakeholders regarding program requirements, design scope, budget, schedule, and construction impacts.
- Ensures project management plans and procedures manuals are developed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Oversee monthly contractor payment application reviews.
- Prepares accident and incident reports and conducts follow-up investigations.
- Ensures contractors, architects, engineers, and other project team members comply with applicable contract requirements.
- Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, with a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of experience working on DSA public education projects required.
- 3+ years of experience working on Higher Education/Community College projects preferred.
- Experience with alternate delivery methods is preferred.
- Experience with design-phase management, RFQ/RFP processes, bidding, and construction management required.
- Construction contract administration required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of database project controls software systems such as Project Team, Procore, or similar required.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office required.
- Advanced knowledge and application of project development, design-phase management, construction estimating and cost, project controls and scheduling, documentation, engineering and construction principles, techniques and practices, contracts, and project delivery methods are required.
- Functional knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with construction and project requirements.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are required
- Proficiency with various document control systems, as well as new construction and modernization of K-12 schools is preferred
- Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred
- Certified Construction Manager preferred
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.
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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