Project Director (Construction Management)

Project Director (Construction Management)

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-Riverside | US-CA-San Bernardino

Job ID

2025-4967

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 Director provides strategic leadership across project management and operations, guiding one or more project teams. This role is responsible for client engagement, business development, internal operations, financial oversight, and team development. As a senior leader, the Project Director plays a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities and may serve as a proposal champion or capture manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This position may oversee Project Managers, Construction Managers, and other staff, acting as the senior field representative with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

Business Development & Client Relations

Serve as both Business Developer and Project Director, identifying opportunities and cultivating relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Lead proposal development, including writing, staffing, teaming strategies, and interview preparation.
• Represent the company and clients in public meetings, presentations, and forums.
• Act as the primary contact for contracts, staffing, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong, proactive client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Keep Area Manager and SoCal leadership informed of client needs and relationship status.

Project Leadership & Delivery

Program & Construction Management

Team Leadership & Development

Construction Oversight

Contract administration and change management

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Technical Skills

Preferred Qualification

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 $165,000 - $200,000.

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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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act / Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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