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Project Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, Long Beach
Jan 09, 2026

Project Manager
Job Locations

US-CA-Long Beach




Job ID
2026-5075

Category
Construction / Project Management

Type
Full-Time



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 Project Manager's responsibilities include, without limitation, reviewing and summarizing project data, conducting field checks for compliance of construction with design documents and university requirements, monitoring, reporting and providing recommendations and solutions to the Facilities Director relative to current project status, delivery objectives, schedule, costs, budget, staffing delays, disputes, changes, and compliance with SOP and other construction requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Based on his/her direct observations of conditions in the field and familiar with all aspects of the design and construction process and supporting documentation, other duties include:

    Identify risks, proposes approaches to mitigating their impacts and maintains a risk register database to enter and update risks and mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate with the University Team and others to develop and execute construction phasing and swing space plans and tracks progress against those plans.
  • Work with the Design Team, contractors, inspectors, and others to resolve complex, construction related issues in a timely manner and within budget.
  • Directly oversees the close-out of Campus Projects for compliance with the university requirements
  • Primary contact and liaison for owner and principle partner entities for the contract, design, systems, procedures and related deliverables
  • Represents owner, project and related parties in public forums and meetings
  • Manages project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems and project closeout
  • Leads in project meetings to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statuses
  • Manages bid phase services, as may be required by the client
  • Performs other duties as required

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
  • Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
  • Experience managing multiple delivery methods, including design build, progressive design build, JOC, etc.
  • Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include planning, design, construction and closeout.
  • 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
  • Ability to multi-task, solve problems and successfully deliver projects
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are required
  • Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred
  • Certified Construction Manager and DBIA is 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-$150,000.

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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