Construction Manager - Healthcare

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 Construction Project Manager will serve as the primary onsite liaison, overseeing all aspects of construction to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the onsite representative, coordinating directly with contractors and monitoring construction progress.

• Collaborate closely with Department of State Hospital senior management and project stakeholders to align project goals and priorities.

• Work with architectural teams to conduct inspections, verify compliance, and document construction progress.

• Track and manage field orders, potential change orders (PCOs), and approve change orders as needed.

• Direct and coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and other project participants.

• Oversee project controls, cost management, scheduling, and performance tracking in accordance with client requirements.

• Lead and facilitate project meetings; prepare meeting minutes, maintain documentation, and ensure proper administrative follow-up.

• Ensure all project participants adhere to safety standards, contractual obligations, and quality performance expectations.

• Manage logistics, organization, and safety throughout all phases of the project.

• Oversee project closeout, ensuring collection of guarantees, warranties, and all turnover documentation required for owner acceptance.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support overall project success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture required. (Extensive relevant construction management experience may substitute for education.)

• 5 - 10 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager; experience with facility or institutional projects strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.