Assistant Project Manager

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. 

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be an essential part of the team. You will assist Project Managers with system integration projects by coordinating submittals, manpower and staffing, resources, change orders, project tracking, and documentation.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Assists in developing project proposals by determining time frames, costs, procedures, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Works with documentation group to have all required submittal documents ready and organized.
• Purchases parts, supplies, and technical instrumentation per specifications and system design.
• Acts as liaison for inter-department and coordination of day-to-day operations for assigned projects.
• Maintains project documentation and updates with change orders.
• Participates in project review meetings with other contractors and customer representatives.
• Reviews change orders and updates pricing to maintain profitability and budget constraints.
• Assists with preparation of project reports for management, general contractors, customers, engineering firms, and others.
• Maintains Job Hazard Analysis.
• Fills in for Project Manager when needed for meetings, etc.

 

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, project management, engineering, or related field.
• 3 years full-time architecture, pre-construction, construction, or related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.

The Preferred

• Experience working with industry tools and references including estimating (RS Means or similar) and scheduling tools (MS Project or similar), CAD or BIM based programs, visual communication software (Bluebeam or similar), project tracking and document control software (Procore or similar).
• Strong understanding of programming, design, and construction principles.
• Previous experience in industrial automation.
• Experience with Team and customer meetings generating RFI's, Action Item List and Meeting Minutes.
• Experience utilizing customer portals for project documentation such as Procore.
• Controls System knowledge of Rockwell hardware and AVEVA Software.
• Datacenter BMS and EPMS Equipment knowledge.
• Experience working with Electrical installation contractors.

Benefits

What We Offer: 

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Account(s) 

• Generous PTO 

• Numerous culture events 
• ESOP

• 401k matching and more! 

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.