Project Manager Assistant - Construction

Ies Communications, Llc; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial security and low-voltage projects from planning through installation. You will coordinate with customers, technicians, vendors, and internal teams to help ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Some travel to customer sites is required, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years in project coordination, construction, security systems, or related field.
• Familiarity with access control, CCTV, or electronic security systems.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts: IP, Ethernet, PoE.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documents.
• Strong organization and communication skills; detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Experience with ERP, CRM, or ticketing software is a plus.
• Able to work with field and office teams; travel to sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of commercial security and low‑voltage projects.
• Coordinate with customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist with schedules, budgets, materials, purchasing, and documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and project requirements.
• Support projects involving access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercoms, and integrated security.
• Track progress, costs, change orders, and deliverables.
• Assist with system commissioning, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution.
• Participate in customer and project meetings.
• Help ensure quality, safety, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Support closeout and turnover to customer.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Project coordination

Security systems

Low-voltage

IP/Ethernet/PoE

Read drawings

MS Office

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Project

ERP

CRM

Ticketing software

Job description

Associate Project Manager - Security Systems Ready to turn your security or low-voltage experience into a career in project management? IES Communications is looking for an Associate Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial security and technology projects. This role is ideal for someone with experience in electronic security, access control, CCTV/video surveillance, structured cabling, telecommunications, or low-voltage construction who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll work alongside Project Managers, technicians, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to help coordinate projects from planning through installation and completion.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning and execution of commercial security and low-voltage projects
• Coordinate with customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, materials, purchasing, and documentation
• Review construction drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and project requirements
• Support projects involving access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercoms, and integrated security systems
• Track project progress, costs, change orders, and deliverables
• Assist with system commissioning, troubleshooting, and resolving field issues
• Participate in customer and project meetings
• Help ensure projects meet quality, safety, schedule, and customer expectations
• Support project closeout and customer turnover
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and efficiency

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, construction, security systems, low-voltage, telecommunications, or a related field
• Familiarity with access control, CCTV/video surveillance, or electronic security systems
• Understanding of basic networking concepts such as IP, Ethernet, PoE, and network connectivity
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Construction, project management, ERP, CRM, or ticketing software experience is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with both field and office teams
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as needed
• Education: Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Min USD $85,000.00/Yr. Max USD $105,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). Must be able to diagnose and fix problems with existing equipment and new installs. Must be enthusiastic, passionate, patient and a critical thinker. Must be able to communicate with the customer and have excellent customer service skills. Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements. Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: Must have at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Will have some experience with construction/low-voltage. Must be able to work well with other people. Prefer experience working with Bluebeam software. Prefer experience working with Primavera P6 software. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project). Must meet company minimum driving standards. Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English, is required. This is based on the requirement to communicate directly with customer(s) and other employees, to complete regular reporting both to management and to the customer, and to promote safety and efficient communication in the case of emergencies.

License Required No Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2019 fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 IES produced over $1.1 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

EEO Statement

EEO & Affimative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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