Project Manager - Building Automation

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX is seeking a project coordinator to support BAS/controls projects from kickoff to closeout. You will assist in scheduling, document control, field coordination, subcontractor management, and financial tracking, ensuring alignment with designs and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, timely reporting, and collaboration with the Project Manager and field teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in construction or project coordination (BAS, MEP, HVAC preferred).
• Experience supporting project execution, documentation, or field coordination.
• Exposure to project scheduling and subcontractor coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating day-to-day execution of BAS/controls projects to ensure alignment 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 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

Subcontractor coordination

BAS/MEP/HVAC knowledge

Documentation

Tools

DivPro

Job description

Key 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.

Documentation & Project Controls

• 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.

Field & Subcontractor Coordination

• 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.

Financial & Administrative Support

• 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.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

• 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.

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.