Assistant Project Manager (Hybrid/Flex)

VAA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support Project Managers and other departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with scope. You will also be responsible for tracking and maintaining QA/QC requirements throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful execution of a wide range of projects while gaining valuable experience in project management.

Your role:

• Assist the Project Manager to maintain discipline-specific project scope, schedules and budgets for multi-discipline projects and coordinate with all disciplines for successful project delivery.

• Prepare, review, and execute proposals as needed.

• Under the direction of the Project Manager, distribute work to project team.

• Perform quality control reviews.

• Establish and maintain project schedules, engineering budget projections and project reports.

• Work closely with the Project Coordination Team for document control, RFI's submittals, etc.

• Potential 20% travel to construction job sites or client offices.

Your resume must include:

• Certificate in construction related design/drafting or construction management or related field and 4 years of relevant experience.

• OR 5+ years or directly related experience in lieu of certificate.

• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

• Project Management software and MS Office proficiency.

• Team leadership and mentoring experience.

Starting Hourly Range: $35.00- $45.00. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024)

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An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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