Assistant Project Manager

About Prime Controls, L.P.

Founded in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and Instrumentation & Control Construction company committed to fulfilling industrial automation needs. As a Main Automation Contractor, Prime Controls delivers thorough solutions backed by its expertise, scale, and wide-ranging experience. Employing over 1000 professionals, the company operates nationwide from its headquarters in Dallas, Texas and across multiple US locations. Its mission focuses on providing top-tier professional services while ensuring employee welfare and cultivating an excellent workplace culture.

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Manager plays a crucial support role, aiding Project Managers with industrial system integration initiatives by managing submittals, manpower allocation, resource coordination, change order tracking, and maintaining project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating project proposals by evaluating timelines, costs, procedures, staffing needs, and allocation of resources across project phases.
• Collaborate with the documentation team to ensure all necessary submittal documents are complete and organized.
• Procure parts, supplies, and technical instruments in accordance with design specifications.
• Serve as an intermediary across departments to coordinate daily project operations.
• Maintain and update project records, including change orders.
• Participate in project review meetings with contractors and customers.
• Evaluate change orders and adjust pricing to preserve budget and profitability.
• Assist preparing project status reports for management, contractors, customers, and engineering partners.
• Manage Job Hazard Analyses documentation.
• Support Project Managers by representing them at meetings as required.

Candidate Profile

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, project management, engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience in architecture, pre-construction, construction, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to implement technology-based solutions in planning or executing assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with industry tools like costing estimators (RS Means or equivalents), scheduling software (MS Project or similar), CAD or BIM platforms, visual communication tools (Bluebeam or similar), and project tracking/document control software such as Procore.
• Sound understanding of programming, design, and construction fundamentals.
• Experience with industrial automation projects.
• Proven record of managing team and client meetings, generating RFIs, Action Item Lists, and meeting minutes.
• Experience using customer portals for project documentation management.
• Knowledge of control systems involving Rockwell hardware and AVEVA software.
• Familiarity with datacenter BMS and EPMS equipment.
• Experience collaborating with electrical installation contractors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Multiple cultural events throughout the year.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) matching program and additional benefits.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working conditions and physical demands vary by position but commonly include exposure to moderate noise and occasional outdoor environments. Depending on the role, responsibilities may involve working at heights or in proximity to airborne particles and electrical systems. Activities such as standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may occur, along with lifting items up to 50 pounds. Visual requirements encompass close and distance focus adjustments. Reasonable accommodations are made to support employees with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Prime Controls actively supports equal employment, affirmative actions, veterans, and disabled individuals. As a federal contractor, the company participates in the E-Verify program to validate employment eligibility promptly upon hiring. This process complements Form I-9 requirements and is not used as a candidate pre-screening tool.