Assistant Project Manager

Prime Controls; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls, a Dallas-based automation systems integrator, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution from Sugar Land, TX. The role involves coordinating submittals, staffing, resources, and documentation for system integration projects.

You will assist with preparing project proposals, tracking progress, maintaining documentation, and supporting meetings with customers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in requirements.
• 3 years full-time architecture, pre-construction, construction, or related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with submittals, manpower and staffing, resources, change orders, project tracking, and documentation.
• Work with documentation group to have all required submittal documents ready and organized.
• Purchase parts, supplies, and instrumentation per specifications and system design.
• Act as liaison for inter-department coordination of day-to-day operations for assigned projects.
• Maintain project documentation and updates with change orders.
• Participate in project review meetings with contractors and customer representatives.
• Review change orders and update pricing to maintain profitability and budget constraints.
• Assist with preparation of project reports for management, contractors, customers, engineering firms, and others.
• Maintain Job Hazard Analysis.
• Fill in for Project Manager when needed for meetings.

Skills

MS Office

Tech solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, project management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: US-TX-Sugar Land

ID: 2026-1655

• Category: Project Management
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Remote Work: No

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

Position Summary

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be an essential part of the team. You will assist Project Managers with system integration projects by coordinating submittals, manpower and staffing, resources, change orders, project tracking, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in developing project proposals by determining time frames, costs, procedures, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.

• Works with documentation group to have all required submittal documents ready and organized.
• Purchases parts, supplies, and technical instrumentation per specifications and system design.
• Acts as liaison for inter-department and coordination of day-to-day operations for assigned projects.
• Maintains project documentation and updates with change orders.
• Participates in project review meetings with other contractors and customer representatives.
• Reviews change orders and updates pricing to maintain profitability and budget constraints.
• Assists with preparation of project reports for management, general contractors, customers, engineering firms, and others.
• Maintains Job Hazard Analysis.
• Fills in for Project Manager when needed for meetings, etc.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, project management, engineering, or related field.
• 3 years full-time architecture, pre-construction, construction. Or related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.

Preferred

• Experience working with industry tools and references including estimating (RS Means or similar) and scheduling tools (MS Project or similar), CAD or BIM based programs, visual communication software (Bluebeam or similar), project tracking and document control software (Procore or similar).
• Strong understanding of programming, design, and construction principles.
• Previous experience in industrial automation.
• Experience with Team and customer meetings generating RFI's, Action Item List and Meeting Minutes.
• Experience utilizing customer portals for project documentation such as Procore.
• Controls System knowledge of Rockwell hardware and AVEVA Software.
• Datacenter BMS and EPMS Equipment knowledge.
• Experience working with Electrical installation contractors.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Generous PTO
• ESOP Program
• Numerous company events
• 401(k) matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.