Student Trainee

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

Reports to Project Director, Project Manager, or assigned project leadership. Responsible for assisting the supervising manager(s) with the execution of contract deliverables.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision, position will:

• Provide assistance with the verification and receipt of complete Owner information required for execution of the project
• Provide assistance with meeting preparation, support, and follow up documentation involving owner, architects, engineers, contractors/subcontractors, or other project-related entities
• Provide assistance creating graphical information and documentation needed to support the development of comprehensive documents for the project
• Provide assistance with the preparation of technical project contracting documents
• Provide assistance with organizing, verifying, compiling, and assembling project information for the project team’s use in performing building assessments
• Log and track project documents, including PCOs/COs, RFIs, shop drawing/submittals, contractor correspondence, and punch list logs and updates
• File and maintain project files
• Provide assistance in developing, preparing, coordinating, processing, assembling, and distributing various reports
• Develop and provide training on new technologies being utilized in the industry, as required
• Perform all tasks to ensure the quality of Vanir’s services
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Students will have completed, at a minimum, their sophomore year of an undergraduate program.
• Basic knowledge and application of construction contract(s) administration support, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related and documentation tracking systems desired.

Ability to:

• Effectively maintain information and documents within the office/project filing system
• Possess basic knowledge and application of construction administrative coordination and support
• Effectively log and track project documents, updating logs in a timely manner
• Assemble project information and back-up materials as needed and package in an orderly manner for project team use, owner approval, etc.
• Take project progress photos and videos
• Read basic blueprints
• Use BIM and graphic related software
• Use Word for word processing
• Develop spreadsheets using Excel
• Utilize Vanir proprietary systems to assist with the review of information, code items and develop reports
• Comply with company policies and administrative procedures
• Maintain positive relationships with existing clients
• Understand roles and responsibilities of team members

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The hourly range for this position is $16.00-$20.00.

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.

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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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