BAS Assistant Project Manager — Path to PM

Air-Systems-Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Telehealth & HSA

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Flexible environment

Job summary

Air Systems is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support and manage Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Mechanical Service projects throughout Northern California. This role offers the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects while assisting with larger projects under senior Project Managers.

Responsibilities include project execution, customer communication, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, field coordination, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in BAS, HVAC, mechanical construction, service operations, controls, engineering, or related field.
• Reading plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Basic understanding of project financials and cost management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Manage BAS and mechanical projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate schedules, labor, subcontractors, vendors, and materials.
• Monitor budgets, costs, profitability, and change orders.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive project completion safely, on time, and within budget.
• Track project costs and financial performance.
• Assist with forecasting, billing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Identify and capture change order opportunities.
• Support field teams, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Participate in site visits, coordination meetings, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Promote safety and quality standards.
• Assist Project Managers on larger projects and assigned scopes.
• Support procurement, scheduling, subcontract administration, and project controls.
• Contribute to project planning and execution strategies.

Skills

BAS knowledge

HVAC systems

Reading plans

MS Office

Driver’s license

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Project management software

Job description

Air Systems is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support and manage Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Mechanical Service projects throughout Northern California. This role offers the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects while assisting with larger projects under senior Project Managers.

Responsibilities include project execution, customer communication, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, field coordination, and project closeout.