Associate Project Manager- Richmond, VA area

Carrier • Glen Allen, VA

4d • $53,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Automated Logic in Virginia is hiring an entry-level Associate Project Manager to work closely with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and other operations team members. The role combines project coordination with branch operational support, helping ensure building automation system (BAS) projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction. It is suited to an organized, detail-oriented professional seeking to build a career in project management and operations.

The Associate Project Manager supports project planning and financial performance, coordinates materials and shared resources, tracks deliveries, manages return material authorizations, and assists with shipping and receiving. The role also supports subcontractor, vendor, and customer relationships; maintains project and compliance documentation; and contributes to branch process improvement and administrative coordination.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in HVAC, construction, or building automation and controls.
• At least 1 year of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in building HVAC, with a focus on building automation controls (a 3- or 4-year program).
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to read and understand a scope of work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project financial reporting.
• Previous field experience commissioning DDC systems and/or hands-on experience deploying or commissioning systems in the field.
• Prior experience in construction, HVAC, and/or building automation.
• Experience handling multiple simultaneous challenges that require knowledge of different disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing projects according to project processes and, where applicable, provide direction to Project Engineers.
• Help complete projects according to contractual requirements, within budget and on time, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support the financial performance of assigned projects, including project planning, billing, revenue forecasting, accounts receivable collections, and re-estimating installation costs.
• Assist in managing delivery of the contracted scope and securing change orders for expanded scope.
• Coordinate project materials and shared resources, identify resource constraints, and assist with corrective action plans.
• Help manage subcontractor relationships, identify issues, and take corrective action.
• Track material deliveries and support project logistics.
• Process and manage Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Coordinate branch shipping and receiving activities.
• Maintain project records, closeout documentation, and compliance files.
• Assist with vendor, subcontractor, and customer communications.
• Support branch operations through process improvement and administrative coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness incentives.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; and purchased vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition assistance.
• May be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED