Assistant Project Manager: Building Automation & Field Coordination

Divcon Controls; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Divcon Controls is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Houston, TX to support the planning, coordination, and execution of building automation and controls projects from installation through commissioning and turnover.

The role involves coordinating field activities, maintaining project documentation, and supporting budget and schedule tracking under a Project Manager. It is designed as a stepping stone toward a full Project Manager role, with travel up to 85% to job sites.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in construction, project coordination, or related field (BAS, MEP, HVAC preferred).
• Experience supporting project execution, documentation, or field coordination.
• Exposure to project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, or construction processes preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification obtained within the past two (2) years is required.
• If certification is not current or has not been completed, OSHA 30 training will be provided and must be completed within the first week of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating day‑to‑day execution of BAS/controls projects to ensure alignment with engineering designs, schedules, and customer requirements.
• Manage defined scopes of work or smaller projects under supervision.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, including milestone tracking and updates.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain project documentation including contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist in reviewing submittals and drawing packages prior to field execution.
• Maintain accurate project records in DivPro, including notes, milestones, and billing support data.
• Coordinate subcontractors and Controls Technicians for assigned project scopes.
• Support commissioning activities by tracking progress and ensuring task completion.
• Conduct site visits as needed to monitor progress and document field conditions.
• Track purchase orders, change orders, and project expenses.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and identifying potential variances.
• Support monthly billing processes and milestone reporting for review by the Project Manager.
• Assist with review of technician timecards for alignment with project work.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and issues.
• Support customer communication and help manage expectations on schedules and deliverables.
• Escalate project risks or issues to the Project Manager in a timely manner.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Divcon Controls is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Houston, TX to support the planning, coordination, and execution of building automation and controls projects from installation through commissioning and turnover.

The role involves coordinating field activities, maintaining project documentation, and supporting budget and schedule tracking under a Project Manager. It is designed as a stepping stone toward a full Project Manager role, with travel up to 85% to job sites.