Assistant Project Manager

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Assistant Project Manager performs a variety of increasingly complex and technical duties related to the facilities planning and construction program; Scope of services to include, but are not limited to:

Assists in providing on site leadership, coordination, and direction for construction management activities on DSA projects.
• Knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements for DSA projects.
• Assists with oversight of progress of construction.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities.
• Coordinates the review and approval of substitution submittals, RFIs and CCD's to ensure specification requirements are met.
• Responds to requests for clarification from contractors and keeps a log of such requests.
• Coordinate with site staff to communicate the progress and act as a conduit of information from the site to the project team.
• Assists Construction Manager in managing project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures or as required by the client.
• Conducts project meetings and provide meeting minutes, documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information.
• Ensures contractors, architects, and engineers will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment.
• Assists in providing management of project logistics, organization and safety.
• Ensures project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for turnover to the owner, including DSA closeout requirements.
• Provide project coordination and management support to department activities and projects in all facets of construction.
• Prepare and maintain of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested.
• May supervise field administrative staff and Field/Project Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required (Extensive relevant construction management experience in place of education may be considered).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Construction Manager is required.
• Experience with DSA / public projects in California is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices is required.
• Community college and/or large project ($50m+) experience preferred.
• Experience with CEQA and DTSC documents and processes is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, Bluebeam, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software and experience with project-related Construction Management systems are preferred.

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 $110,000-$115,000.

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.

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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