Associate Project Manager- Richmond, VA area

Carrier Global Corporation; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Time off and leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Virginia to support BAS projects. The role collaborates with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and operations to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and high customer satisfaction.

The position blends project coordination with branch operations, offering a path to a career in project management and operations.

Qualifications

• HVAC, construction or building automation experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in building HVAC with building automation controls.
• Strong problem solving, planning and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Ability to read and understand scope of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing projects following project processes and direct project engineers as needed.
• Help complete projects per contractual requirements within budget and on time.
• Support financial performance: planning, billing, revenue forecasting and cost re-estimation.
• Help manage contracted scope and secure change orders for expansion of scope.
• Coordinate project materials and shared resources; identify constraints and actions.
• Assist with subcontractor relationships and corrective action plans.
• Track material deliveries and support project logistics.
• Process and manage RMAs (Return Material Authorizations).
• Coordinate shipping/receiving for the branch.
• Maintain project records, closeout documentation and compliance files.
• Assist with vendor, subcontractor and customer communications.
• Support branch operations through process improvement and admin coordination.

Skills

HVAC

Construction

Building Automation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Building HVAC with Building Automation Controls (3- or 4-year program)

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role

Automated Logic in Virginia has an opportunity for an Associate Project Manager. This role is an Entry-level Project management position that works closely with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and other members of the operations team to help ensure BAS projects are delivered on time, under budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction.

The APM role combines project coordination responsibilities with branch operational support, making it an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in project management and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing projects following project processes and where applicable provide direction to assisting Project Engineers.


• Assist with completing projects per the contractual requirements within budget, on-time and with a high level of customer satisfaction.


• Help with the overall financial performance of assigned projects including project planning, billing, revenue forecasting, A/R collections and re-estimating costs of installation projects.


• Assist with managing the delivery of the contracted scope and secure change orders for the expansion of scope.


• Coordinate project materials and the use of shared resources; identify resource constraints, and assist with corrective action plans to remedy any issues.


• Help manage relationships with sub-contractors, identifying issues, and take corrective action plans to remedy any issues.


• Track material deliveries and support project logistics.


• Process and manage RMAs (Return Material Authorizations).


• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities for the branch.


• Maintain project records, closeout documentation, and compliance files.


• Assist with vendor, subcontractor, and customer communications.


• Support branch operations through process improvement and administrative coordination.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 2+ years of experience in HVAC, Construction or Building Automation and Controls


• 1+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite


• Clean and valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in building HVAC with a focus on building automation controls (3- or 4-year program)


• Ability to lead and motivate teams


• Strong problem solving, planning and project management skills


• Ability to read and understand scope of work


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• General knowledge of employment laws and practices


• Demonstrated knowledge of project financial reporting


• Previous field experience with commissioning of DDC Systems and/or hands-on experience in the field of deploying or commissions


• Prior experience in Construction, HVAC and/or Building Automation preferred


• Experience in dealing with a number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of many different disciplines

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives




• Retirement Benefits




• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation




• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability




• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment




• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account




• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 23 September 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.