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Building Automation Assistant Project Manager

Harris
Harris Salary
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
Job Description

Job Summary:

The position is mainly responsible for the assisting the BA project manager in ensuring accordance with the design, budget, and schedule of each project. This position provides support for all assigned projects and phases of construction. Contributes to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.

Customer Satisfaction

  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.

Safety

  • Ensure a safe work environment is maintained, appropriate safety systems/processes are utilized, conduct audits per individual project, and ensure compliance with all OSHA and other state/federal safety and environmental laws
  • Assist with inspection or review projects to monitor compliance with Harris and OSHA safety requirements.

Closeout

  • Review, organize, and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
  • Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
  • Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.

Documentation

  • Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to original scope of work.
  • Assist in drafting, submitting, and tacking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
  • Attend field coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes.
  • Distribute and log activities for the team such as drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.).
  • Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
  • Maintain equipment procurement logs.
  • Assist in management and tacking of tool and equipment rentals.
  • Track all phases of construction projects – due dates, personnel assigned, parts orders, hours expended by task (cost code), subs to Harris, and phases of the project.
  • Identify, track, and report changes to original scope of work, pricing requests, change orders, RFIs, and field orders.
  • Assist with obtaining needed permits or licenses.
  • Track and price change orders and submissions.

Financial

  • Attend pre-bid, turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
  • Be aware of monthly figures, taking proactive action to prevent losses and maximize profitability.
  • Assist with tracking labor productivity.
  • Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
  • Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
  • Assist in producing and population of scope/proposal letter
  • Order materials and/or services and coordinate shipping/delivery with field team as necessary.

What We Are Looking For

  • 2 years of experience in construction materials, tools, and building processes
  • Working knowledge of business administration and project coordination
  • Basic understanding of engineering concepts, electronics, and electrical systems
  • Experience maintaing accurate documentation and records.
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience using project management software.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits Compensation

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range

$54,019.90 - $81,029.85

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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