BAS Project Coordinator – Path to Project Manager

divcon; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401 K with Employer Match

Disability Coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-Based Employee Benefits

Job summary

Divcon is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support building automation projects from installation through commissioning and turnover. You will coordinate field activities, maintain project documentation, and assist with budget and schedule tracking under the guidance of a Project Manager.

This role is a stepping stone toward full project ownership. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in construction or BAS-related coordination, strong organizational skills, and OSHA 30 certification.

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.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC controls, or electrical systems preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification obtained within the past two years; if not current, training will be provided and must be completed within the first week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day execution of BAS/controls projects to align with 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 scopes.
• Support commissioning activities by tracking progress and ensuring task completion.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and document field conditions.
• Track purchase orders, change orders, and project expenses.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and identifying variances.
• Support monthly billing processes and milestone reporting for PM review.
• 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 promptly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

DivPro

Job description

Divcon is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support building automation projects from installation through commissioning and turnover. You will coordinate field activities, maintain project documentation, and assist with budget and schedule tracking under the guidance of a Project Manager.

This role is a stepping stone toward full project ownership. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in construction or BAS-related coordination, strong organizational skills, and OSHA 30 certification.