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Avant Construction Group

Construction Administrator - Job Training Program

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Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
Online
Job locations
Florida
Target MOS/ratings
All Services

About the program

To provide transitioning service to men/women as opportunity to use their current skills, advance the knowledge within the construction industry, and allow an opportunity for employment following training as appropriate.

Jobs this program prepares you for

A Construction Administrator is responsible for maintaining customer relations and performing a variety of operations related tasks, including but not limited to, answering phones, handling services, speaking with subcontractors, and callback reports.• Collaborate with directors and supervisors to continuously improve office performance.• Coordinate and oversee the completion of special projects as needed.• Monitor office procedures and resolve issues.• Answering phones and following up with customers and installers• Ability to understand and interpret project contracts, assist in invoicing customers, preparing project bid bonds, certificates of insurance, change orders, and contract preparation.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Avant Construction Group, founded in 1997, is a Jacksonville based company that built our reputation on the commitment to quality construction. We pride ourselves on performing most of the work on our projects, giving our customers better cost control and workmanship. Ongoing relationships with our customers, including several nationally well known companies, have been the backbone of our success over the years.Avant Construction Group initially focused on highly-detailed projects for the DDD, Navy, Marines and other local government agencies, which included NAS Jax, NAS Cecil Field, NAS Kings Bay and NAS Andros Island in the Bahamas. Over the years, the company began doing more public, private and commercial work. We grew our customer base by establishing relationships with many local and national clients in various industries, including restaurants, historic rehabilitation, auto dealerships and tenant build-outs of several national retail chains.

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ