Vanir Announces the Appointment of Laura McCarty to the Position of Executive Director of Education
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB) July 14, 2023 -- Vanir, a national leader in program, project and construction management and real estate development, has announced that Laura McCarty has joined the firm as Executive Director of Education. In this role, McCarty will lead national development, planning and strategy, working collaboratively with all regions to spearhead initiatives focused on the successful acquisition of new K-12 and higher education business. She will also be available to assist with program management and advising clients on more complex delivery methods such as progressive design-build.
“Having partnered with Vanir on multiple occasions, I have a deep respect for the firm’s commitment to serving educational institutions and providing them high-quality, innovation solutions that result in successfully-executed programs and projects,” McCarty said. “I am excited to build upon its legacy and reputation in the education market and beyond.”
McCarty has more than 30 years of K-12 and higher education experience, with specialized expertise in bond program planning and management, project development, design and construction. Prior to joining Vanir, she held a number of key leadership roles within the industry, including Program Manager at the University of California, San Diego, Director of Capital Projects for the Peralta Community College District, Director of Modernization for the College of Marin and more. Most recently, McCarty served as a Project Management Consultant, partnering with clients to work on San Francisco University High School’s new $64 million California Street Campus and a historic remodel of a synagogue (including a preschool and classrooms), as well as facilitated the selection of a design-build team for a new, $60 million humanities building at Arizona State University.
“We are excited to have Laura leading the strategy for our K-12 and higher education practices,” said Dorene C. Dominguez, Vanir Chairwoman and CEO. “Her unique understanding of the needs and challenges facing K-12 institutions, community colleges and universities will not only provide value to Vanir’s current clients but will also drive new business opportunities that will further accelerate our success in the education market.”
McCarty, a certified Design-Build and LEED Accredited Professional, holds a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. She will be based out of Vanir’s San Francisco, California office.
About Vanir
Vanir is a national leader in program, project and construction management and real estate development. Ranked as a top firm by Engineering News-Record for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the education (K-12 and higher), healthcare, state and local government, justice and essential services, science and technology, transportation and water and wastewater markets. Founded in 1964, we have delivered $29.3 billion in construction value to hundreds of clients nationwide. Our tremendous repeat business rate, which stands at 85%, is a testament to our team’s ability to provide high-quality, innovative solutions that result in successfully executed programs and projects. We currently have offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas and Washington, with more than 350 employees working on projects nationwide.
Ashley Teak, Vanir, http://www.vanir.com, 1 916-575-8888, [email protected]
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