Facilities Project Manager Planning

About Vanir

Vanir has been exceeding client expectations since 1964. Our progressive growth and quality of service has led Vanir to become consistently ranked among the top construction management firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record. As we continue growing into new areas and markets, our focus is to maintain a team of creative, ambitious, and visionary individuals.

Job Description

Under general direction, this position will perform a variety of increasingly complex and technical duties related to the District’s facilities planning and construction program; provide project coordination and management support to department activities and projects; prepare and maintain a variety of records related to facilities planning and construction; perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the District’s facilities planning and construction program; participate in the development of the District’s long-range growth and capital improvement strategic master plans; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Oversee facility planning and design contracts; review architectural plans for conformance to functional facility relationships and growth possibilities; coordinate the involvement of District departments in the facilities planning and design process.
• Plan the renovation, modernization and construction of District facilities including schools, portable classrooms and other support facilities; review and recommend contracts, leases and other agreements for District facilities.
• Manage consultants, oversee scope of work and administer contracts.
• Serve as a liaison between District personnel and outside agencies regarding facilities planning activities; confer with District staff, consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules and issues.
• Prepare student enrollment projections to establish participation eligibility in the State School Facilities Program; prepare analyses and projections of student enrollment and facility needs in relation to annual and long-term facility plans.
• Participate in the identification and acquisition of funding sources for modernization and construction projects.
• Assure funding application information and materials are obtained and filed in a timely manner in accordance with State Allocation Board and State Department of Education procedures.
• Participate in the site acquisition process; interpret and apply California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines.
• Review data related to educational housing and facilities planning and coordinate District needs and requirements; evaluate factual data for long-range facilities planning requirements; perform and interpret statistical calculations.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ); analyze the scope and cost of contractor and consultant proposals; review project plans and specifications prior to bids; participate in pre-bid walks and bid openings; utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) to calculate project timelines and schedules.
• Utilize a variety of advisory data and information including budgets, architectural and construction plans and specifications, State and local general plans and zoning ordinances, federal and State environmental guidelines and boundary maps.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Provide technical expertise and information regarding assigned functions and participate in the formulation of policies, procedures and programs; provide advisement of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Prepare and direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer and assigned software; review and evaluate facilities planning software applications and recommend new software or improvements; drive a vehicle to conduct work and visit sites.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
• Attend and represent the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent is required (Extensive relevant project management experience in place of education may be considered)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the Education Sector is required

• Knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required

• 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

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 $110,000-$155,000.

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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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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