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VAA, LLC Assistant Project Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, USA | Full Time - Hybrid/Flex
Assistant Project Manager
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.
Get to know VAA
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VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects for a range of markets, including corporate, retail, hospitality and government. We also develop bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution.
We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide - and beyond - to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.
VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.
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 7 years of relevant experienceOR 8+ years or directly related experience.
Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project required.
Project Management software and MS Office proficiency.
Team leadership and mentoring experience
Why VAA?
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.
As an Assistant Project Manager, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving our employees the opportunity to succeed - to take ownership of complex projects and see them through - while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:
Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.
Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program... even pet insurance.
Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources 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, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022-2024.)
A culture of community
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.
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Your career. Your talents. Your network.
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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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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.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at hr@vaaeng.com - mailto:hr@vaaeng.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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