Building Automation Systems (BAS) Assistant Project Manager
Role summary
Lee Mechanical is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and execution of BAS and temperature-control projects. This role involves close collaboration with project leadership, engineering, field technicians, vendors, and customers, with a clear development path towards a BAS Project Manager position. Key responsibilities include coordinating schedules, reviewing technical documents, managing procurement and deliveries, tracking budgets and costs, preparing documentation like RFIs and submittals, and supporting project closeout. The position requires onsite presence at data center projects in Southeast Wisconsin.
Description
Building Automation Systems (BAS) Assistant Project Manager
Location / Territory: Primarily onsite at Southeast Wisconsin data center projects
About the Company
Lee Mechanical combines BAS/controls capabilities with a full MEPF construction platform, giving project teams access to integrated mechanical, electrical and controls expertise. Lee works across commercial, industrial and mission-critical environments and emphasizes safety, quality, integrity and successful project delivery.
Role Summary
The BAS Assistant Project Manager supports planning and execution of building automation and temperature-control projects. The position works closely with project leadership, engineering, field technicians, vendors and customers while developing toward broader project-management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Support BAS project planning and execution.
- Coordinate project schedules and field activities.
- Review drawings, specifications and controls sequences.
- Coordinate material procurement and deliveries.
- Track equipment and project documentation.
- Prepare and track RFIs and submittals.
- Assist with change-order documentation.
- Track budgets, costs and labor.
- Coordinate field technicians, vendors and subcontractors.
- Attend project meetings.
- Support commissioning, startup and turnover.
- Assist with punch lists and project closeout.
Required Qualifications
- Construction/project coordination experience or relevant education.
- Strong organization and time management.
- Ability to read construction drawings/specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work regularly onsite.
Preferred Qualifications
- BAS or HVAC controls experience.
- Mechanical/electrical construction background.
- Bluebeam experience.
- Project procurement/documentation experience.
- Construction Management or Engineering degree.
Success Metrics
- Accurate and timely project documentation.
- Milestones achieved according to schedule.
- Effective coordination between office and field.
- Reliable budget/cost tracking.
- Successful project closeout and turnover.
Why Join
- Clear development path toward BAS Project Manager.
- Exposure to major data center work.
- Integrated BAS/MEPF environment.
- Employer-paid health coverage described during kick-off.
- Strong training and mentorship culture.
