Assistant Project Manager

vanir· Construction / Project Management
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📍 Hayward, CA, USFULL TIME

About this role

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 Project Manager (Construction) 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 in the Education Sector 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 of K-12 schools 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.

How to Apply

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.

 

We Participate in E-Verify

 

Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

 

Posted Salary Range

USD $105,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

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This Assistant Project Manager role at vanir is based in Hayward, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Assistant Project Manager role at vanir full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Assistant Project Manager role in the Construction / Project Management department at vanir.
Which team or department does the Assistant Project Manager at vanir belong to?
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This Assistant Project Manager position at vanir was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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