What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director position at Vanir?
Job Description
The primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on program and project leadership, operations, business development, contract negotiation, scheduling, cost management and forecasting, client relations, design coordination, planning, and change management. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction with our services on assigned projects.
This position will collaborate with senior managers, estimators, schedulers and other construction professionals across Vanir’s divisions. This position will report to the Area Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Project Director is responsible for project operations and management, including the ability to :
- Act in an advisory role assisting the client with initiating and setting goals for programs based on the strategic objectives
- Provide leads on new work from existing clients
- Identify new marketing opportunities and develop leads for new projects
- Assist in proposal preparation and coordinating interviews
- Represent Vanir and / or client in public forums and meetings
- Negotiate and monitor fee burn and actual contribution versus budget
- Ensure Project Management Plan and Procedures Manuals are developed in accordance with contract requirements
- Supervise project team and ensures quality services consistent with Vanir procedures, client goals, and contract responsibilities on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
- Function as, or assigns, the Facility Administrator role in Vanir's Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and performs all duties. Works closely with Vanir Director of Health, Risk and Safety to resolve safety concerns or questions
- Knowledge of Marketing and Business Development Lead identification and follow up; proposal and interview preparation.
- Knowledge of delivery methods, construction and consultant contracts and selection / procurement process, contract administration, budgeting, estimating and cost control, CPM scheduling and schedule management, and safety
- Knowledge of Employee development, including coaching, mentoring, supervisory and training techniques
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is required
15 years of recent experience providing project and program management services during all phases of the design, procurement, and construction phases on public works projects in the State of California in excess of $500 million is required
A strong technical and practical background in a combination of the following market sectors, education, healthcare, municipal, justice, jail, and / or detention facility construction projects
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment is critical
Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls / scheduling, documentation, engineering / construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices
Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build
Certificates or Licenses
Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $185,000.00-$205,000.00.
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.
Salary : $185,000 - $205,000
