Assistant Construction Manager

Vanir; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Life, AD&D and disability benefits

Job summary

Vanir is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to provide on-site leadership for education-sector projects in California. You will assist in keeping the project on budget and schedule, ensure design fit to contract requirements, and may supervise field staff and engineers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/architecture, at least 3 years in a similar role, and CA public-sector project experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Assistant Construction Manager.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects in California.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistant construction management services on public-sector construction projects.
• Reviews contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Assists with oversight of construction progress and safety.
• Prepares daily reports documenting progress, site conditions, and footage.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of contractors, engineers, architects, and related entities.
• Supports project controls, cost, schedule, and performance tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Public-sector awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Management systems

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 Assistant Construction Manager assists in providing onsite leadership, coordination, and direction for construction management activities. Duties include assisting in ensuring the project is on budget, schedule, and the design fits the requirements for the contract. May supervise field administrative staff and Field/Project Engineers. This position will support construction in the Education Sector.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assistant construction management services on public-sector construction projects.
• Reviews contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to help ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assists with oversight of construction progress.
• Prepares and maintains daily reports documenting construction activities, progress, site conditions, and other relevant project information.
• Reviews, tracks, and assists with the processing of Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring the activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities.
• Assists the Construction Manager in managing project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, procedures, and other requirements established by the client.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares meeting minutes, documentation, and tracking of relevant action items and project information.
• Ensures contractors, architects, and engineers adhere to contractual requirements related to safety, performance, project staff, and equipment.
• Assists in managing project logistics, organization, and safety.
• Assists with project closeout, including obtaining guarantees, warranties, and related documentation required for turnover to the owner.
• Performs other duties as required to ensure project success.

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 public-sector construction 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.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products and experience with project-related Construction Management systems are preferred.
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) certification 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.

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EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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 required 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.

USD $73,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.