Student Trainee

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. • Austin, TX

9d • $20 - $25

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed