Associate Project Manager - Automated Logic(Waco, TX)
The Associate Project Manager at Confidential Client in Waco, TX supports project managers and field supervisors to ensure building automation system projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer satisfaction standards. This entry-level role involves managing project processes, coordinating resources, tracking financial performance, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors to deliver high-quality HVAC and building control solutions.
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Position Summary
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Project Manager to support building automation and controls (BAS) projects. This is an entry-level project management role working with project managers, field supervisors, subcontractors, and operations teams to help deliver BAS installations on time, on budget, and with excellent customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client’s Associate Project Manager will support small-to-medium BAS projects from planning through closeout. Activities include:
- Assist project managers in planning, scheduling, and coordinating resources for BAS and HVAC controls installations
- Monitor project budgets, prepare billing inputs, support revenue forecasting and accounts receivable follow-up
- Track contractual scope and support procurement of change orders when scope changes
- Coordinate materials and logistics; escalate resource constraints and recommend corrective actions
- Build and maintain working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers; identify issues and help resolve them
- Assist with on-site coordination and basic technical communication between field teams and non-technical stakeholders
- Help ensure safety and compliance with company and local regulations
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years experience in project support/management in building automation, controls, HVAC, or related technical environment
- Comfortable working on-site around lift equipment and ladders above 8 feet; able to lift up to 20 lbs
- Valid driver insurance (ability to be insured to drive company or personal vehicle for business use)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work on cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree, technical certificate, or diploma in HVAC, Controls, Engineering Technology, or related field
- Hands-on experience with building automation platforms (for example WebCTRL) and BAS installation workflows
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, wireless) related to control systems
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Proven time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Compensation & Other Pay
- Pay range: $53,000.00 — $106,000.00 per year. Actual pay depends on skills, education, experience, and location rules. The posted range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction of hire.
- This role may be eligible for short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for benefits, which can vary by state and eligibility. Typical offerings include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal), paid holidays, parental and family leave options
- Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition assistance
Specific benefits and eligibility may vary by location, start date, and applicable agreements.
Workplace Policies & Accommodations
Confidential Client is committed to fair hiring in accordance with federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations during the hiring process if needed.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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