Vanir Construction Management Inc. has named Bernie O鈥橠onnell as Northwest Area development manager. O鈥橠onnell will lead company operations in Washington, Oregon and Idaho on programs that include project and construction management services, public/private developments, and energy, environment and sustainability services. During his 27-year career, O鈥橠onnell has led teams in the private and public sectors, managing design and construction development projects totaling more than $1 billion. Projects O鈥橠onnell has managed include large institutional and campus development projects at the University of Washington in Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., and a variety of large commercial projects. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture from the University of Washington.