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Assistant Construction Manager


Job Location:

Atascadero, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 73000 - 73000
Posted: 3 October 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

  • Bachelors 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.

How to Apply

If youre interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at .

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Posted Salary Range
USD $73000.00 - USD $85000.00 /Yr.

Required Experience:

Manager


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Proudly Hispanic- and woman-owned, Vanir is a national leader in program, project and construction management and real estate development.

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