Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

Design Associate

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of professional experience in architecture and design
  • 3+ years focused on design and construction of educational facilities or similar public projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes related to educational facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support Planning and Development staff in educational facility projects
  • Assist in managing Architectural-Engineering contracts and prepare presentations
  • Interpret architectural, engineering, and planning documents
  • Organize data for reports and presentations
  • Update and maintain project files with technical information
  • Review project plans for compliance with standards and codes
  • Coordinate project activities with various District departments.

Benefits

  • 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Paid time off and national employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Pet insurance and voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the
    planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects
  • Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural-
    Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations
  • Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents
  • Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations
  • Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research
  • Updates and maintains project files with technical information
  • Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD
    standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.
  • Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District
    branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)
  • Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and
    departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services,
    Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts,
    etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.
  • Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and
    acceptance of District building projects within the community
  • Performs other related tasks required.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture,
    engineering, or planning
  • A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture
    and design setting.
  • Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of
    design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural,
    engineering, or planning drawings and documentation.
  • Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of
    educational facilities or similar public agency

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols
  • Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing
  • Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining
    variables, and developing sources of data
  • Basic record keeping methods
  • Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment
  • Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities
    projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.
  • Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities
  • Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect,
    applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title
    24, CalGreen, etc.)
  • Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys
  • Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex
    documents
  • Has the ability to collaborate with other team members
  • Ability to multi-task


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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $98,750.00 - USD $113,750.00 /Yr.

About Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is a construction management and consulting firm based in Sacramento, California. The company provides a range of services, including project management, construction management, and program management. Vanir Construction Management has worked on a variety of projects, including schools, hospitals, and government buildings. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects. Vanir Construction Management has received numerous awards for its work, including the ENR California Best Projects Award and the CMAA Project Achievement Award.
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