Senior Project Manager

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

Vanir is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing Pacific Northwest team, supporting capital improvement, infrastructure, and community development projects throughout Clallam County and the greater Olympic Peninsula.

Our diverse portfolio includes transportation, aviation, utilities, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, justice and essential services, Tribal projects, residential development, affordable housing, and nonprofit facilities.

We are looking for a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional with strong project management experience, sound judgment, and the ability to independently lead projects while building lasting client and community relationships.

Experience in one or more market sectors is welcomed; multidisciplinary experience is preferred but not required. Experience with Tribal projects, residential development, permitting, entitlements, or nonprofit organizations is an added advantage.

This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful projects, strengthen local communities, and contribute to Vanir's continued growth across the Olympic Peninsula.

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:

• Serve as the Owner's Representative and trusted advisor, providing project management leadership and guidance to public agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients.
• Manage assigned capital projects from planning and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensuring successful delivery of 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 to support effective project execution.
• 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 timely status reports, financial updates, and recommendations to client leadership.
• Coordinate facility assessments, feasibility studies, due diligence, permitting, utility coordination, and site development activities as applicable to assigned projects.
• Support residential, affordable and workforce housing, Tribal, nonprofit, and community development projects, including predevelopment, land use entitlements, zoning, and jurisdictional approvals as applicable.
• Manage project financial performance and documentation requirements for capital projects funded through bonds, grants, or other public and nonprofit funding sources.
• Coordinate project activities involving infrastructure improvements, renovations, phased construction, and occupied facilities while minimizing impacts to client operations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate with executive leadership, governing boards, Tribal representatives, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Lead project teams, establish clear 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 professionally in client meetings, stakeholder presentations, and industry events while supporting business development, proposals, and new opportunities.

Minimum 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.
• Minimum of 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.

Preferred:

• Experience in one or more market 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.

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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