Assistant Project Manager - General Application

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

HSAs with employer contributions

FSA

Teladoc

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and direction of PM activities across multiple California locations, ensuring owner needs, cost and schedule targets are met through project closeout.

Responsibilities include aiding procedures, document control, data management, and coordination with owners, architects and engineers. Prior PM experience and proficiency with MS Office, Prolog, and Primavera are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent is required (extensive relevant project management experience in place of education may be considered)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager is required
• Knowledge of project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles is required
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are required
• Proficiency with various document control systems, as well as new construction and modernization is preferred
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Manager in developing project specific procedures, documentation and related A/E systems for the project
• Knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with construction/project requirements
• Obtains, maintains, and manages data, information, communications, and approvals required by project and company requirements between owner, architects, engineers, and other project-related entities
• Assists in the management of project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems and project closeout
• Supports project meetings to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statuses
• May assist in coordinating and monitoring activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Prolog

Primavera

Document control systems

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - General Application

Job Locations

US-CA-Sacramento | US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID

2026-5341

Category

Construction / Project Management

Type

Full-Time

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

Vanir is always interested in connecting with talented Assistant Project Managers for current and future opportunities.

This is a general application and is not associated with a specific current opening or project. By submitting your application, you will be considered for opportunities as they become available based on your experience, qualifications, location, and career interests. A member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you to learn more about your background and discuss opportunities that may be a good match.

The Assistant Project Manager assists with providing the planning, coordination, and direction for project management activities to ensure they meet owner needs, specifications, cost, and schedule, from initial project identification through construction closeout. May supervise office/field administrative staff or project/field engineers and other assigned staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Manager in developing project specific procedures, documentation and related A/E systems for the project
• Knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with construction/project requirements
• Obtains, maintains, and manages data, information, communications, and approvals required by project and company requirements between owner, architects, engineers, and other project-related entities
• Assists in the management of project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures, project logistics, organization, systems and project closeout
• Supports project meetings to include documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information and statuses
• May assist in coordinating and monitoring activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent is required (Extensive relevant project management experience in place of education may be considered)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager is required
• Knowledge of project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles is required
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are required
• Proficiency with various document control systems, as well as new construction and modernization is preferred
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) 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.

EEO and Diversity

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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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 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 Range

USD $80,500.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.