Assistant Project Manager​/Estimator

Texas Air Systems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. With 500+ team members and seven offices statewide, we partner with over 60 leading manufacturers to deliver custom, high‑performance solutions that stand the test of time.

Here, your work matters. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, rewards curiosity, and gives you the tools to keep growing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next big challenge, this is a place where you can thrive and make a real impact.

Reports to: Account Manager or Account Executive
FLSA Status: Exempt

This is an entry‑level role learning all aspects of Texas Air Systems products and systems to estimate and manage projects. As the Assistant Project Manager/Estimator, you will coordinate submittals, equipment selection, pricing and ship dates for each project. The position requires a high level of oral and written communication with the sales team, customers and manufacturers to ensure timely completion of assigned projects while maintaining customer satisfaction.

You must be detail‑oriented, customer‑service oriented, and have excellent organizational skills to work well in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• Create and maintain job files for each project throughout its duration.
• Optimize the project through the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering and redesigns.
• Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Communicate with owners, architects, MEP consultants and general, mechanical and electrical contractors.
• Organize project‑related data for order entry.
• Respond to and track IOM & submittal requests.
• Read, understand and interpret building plans & specifications.
• Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers and manufacturers.
• Determine project requirements, constraints, and sales team responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s system design, installation and maintenance expectations.
• Investigate concerns, implement corrective action and communicate with customers and co‑workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction.

• Working knowledge of MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting, engineering or construction industry is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, deal with ambiguity and manage high‑volume projects.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Strategic Skills – Ability to learn new skills and knowledge; understand concepts and complexity; open to change; make decisions under uncertainty.
• Operating Skills – Ability to discern between tasks, organize assignments, simplify processes to maximize workflow.
• Behavior Skills – Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise; seize opportunities with drive to complete goals.
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills – Ability to build and grow customer relationships, active listening, problem‑solving, negotiation, integrity and trust, self‑improvement.

Regular use of hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodation would result in undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.