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The Project Director serves as the main point of contact forboth new and existing clients, driving ... Develop and monitor training and education programs for employees. * Prepare a succession plan for ...

Professional development and leadership programs. * To work on exciting projects for your community ... POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Director serves as the main point of contact for both new and ...

Professional development and leadership programs. * To work on exciting projects for your community ... POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Director serves as the main point of contact for both new and ...

Professional development and leadership programs. * To work on exciting projects for your community ... POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Director serves as the main point of contact for both new and ...

The typical Program and Project Management client structure includes a Project Executive paired with a Project Director and/or Project Manager (and Assistant Project Manager if required) so our ...

The typical Program and Project Management client structure includes a Project Executive paired with a Project Director and/or Project Manager (and Assistant Project Manager if required) so our ...

The Project Director/Program Manager will be responsible to ensure these concepts are consistently, accurately and timely implemented by the project management staff across all assigned projects.

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How much do program project director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for program project director in the United States is $109,563.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $144,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Program Project Director vs Program Manager?

AspectProgram Project DirectorProgram Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, PMP certification often preferredUsually holds a bachelor's degree, PMP certification beneficial
Work EnvironmentLeads multiple projects within a program, strategic focusManages individual projects, operational focus
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large organizations, government, and non-profitsWidely used across industries for project oversight

The Program Project Director oversees multiple projects within a program, focusing on strategic alignment and high-level coordination. In contrast, the Program Manager manages specific projects, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibility, with the Director holding a more senior, strategic position.

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Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

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 Director (Seller-Doer) provides leadership in areas of project management and operations overseeing multiple project teams. Duties include client relationships, marketing, internal administration, financial management, and employee development. This role is key in developing new work opportunities by identifying new leads, establishing new business contacts, potentially acting as proposal champion and/or capture manager for new pursuits in Education, Aviation, Healthcare and Justice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The primary duties of a successful Project Director will focus on providing the planning, coordination, and direction for local construction programs. Duties include ensuring the program and individual projects are on budget and schedule, and the design fits the client's requirements. This position will support design and construction and will be responsible for client interface, scope, schedule, and budget tasks as senior leadership in the field. This position will report to the Area Manager.

  • Lead construction efforts in accordance with the client's program policies and procedures
  • Develop an implementation plan and master schedule that reflects the priorities of the client
  • Responsible for timely completion of all deliverables required by the client
  • Financial reporting to the client and the bond oversight committee
  • Develop and review contract documents
  • Report and collaborate with client's senior management team on all project matters
  • Document and report all program/project data accurately and in a timely manner
  • Track all program and project level status and provide management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related contract requirements
  • Create and present program and project data clearly to multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure program and project success
  • Ensure contractor, architect, engineer, and all other consultants will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
  • Has primary responsibility for establishing/updating hit list; conducting hit list research; developing relationships; identifying team composition; developing proposals; preparing for interviews; developing the fee proposal
  • Has secondary responsibility for establishing/updating prospect list; making decision to submit proposal; determining joint venture and/or subconsultant participation; proposal production

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related degree is required
  • 9+ years of construction experience providing project / program management services
  • Experience in managing the full construction of education construction project life-cycle: including pre-construction, design phases, and oversight of constructability reviews is required
  • Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices are required
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project related scheduling systems such as MS Project or Primavera are required
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Certificates or Licenses

  • CMAA - Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred
  • DBIA - Design Build Associate, or Professional certification is preferred
  • Registered Architect or Professional Engineer is preferred

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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Posted Salary RangeUSD $175,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME