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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Project Manager (entry-level) to support Building Automation System (BAS) projects in Waco, TX. This role works with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and operations teams to help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with high customer satisfaction.

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What You’ll Do

• Manage assigned projects following established processes and provide direction to the project team.
• Help deliver projects per contractual requirements — ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with tracking project financials: planning, billing, revenue forecasting, A/R follow-up, and re-estimating installation costs.
• Monitor scope and secure change orders when scope creep occurs.
• Coordinate materials and shared resources; identify resource constraints and assist with corrective action.
• Build and maintain working relationships with subcontractors; identify issues and support resolution plans.
• Support safe, compliant field operations and follow company safety procedures.

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ project management experience in building automation/controls, HVAC, or a closely related field.
• Able to climb ladders or operate lifts above 8 feet and lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Insurable to drive company or personal vehicles for business purposes.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, certificate, or diploma in HVAC, controls, construction management, or technical field.
• Hands-on experience with building automation systems and controls (e.g., WebCTRL) and field commissioning.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and wireless technologies.
• Able to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $53,000 - $106,000 annually. Final pay within this range depends on skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. The pay will not be below minimum wage applicable to the hire location.
• This position may be eligible for short-term cash incentives (subject to plan rules).
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal), paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
  • Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Tuition assistance.

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Other Important Information

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Waco, TX (on-site / field work expected as required by projects).
• Application timeline: Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from the job posting date.
• Reasonable accommodations: Confidential Client and Careertakes will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, contact Careertakes for assistance.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.