Associate Project Manager

Thermo Systems LLC; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training

High impact projects exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC in Ridgeville, SC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to help deliver automation and control system projects from execution to closeout. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software and field teams while maintaining schedule, budget and quality expectations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of experience in industrial automation or systems integration, with exposure to structured project execution methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 0–3 years experience in industrial automation or systems integration.
• Exposure to structured project execution methods.
• CAPM progression or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from execution through commissioning and closeout.
• Assist with development of project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software and field teams.
• Track risks, issues and change orders with proper documentation.
• Support documentation, reports and gate deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project records using PM tools.
• Communicate with internal teams, customers and trade partners.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule and deliverables.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Automation environments

Team coordination

MS Project

Smartsheet

Communication

Problem solving

Quality & Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM or related

0-3 years experience in industrial automation or systems integration

Exposure to structured project execution methods

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Location Onsite in Ridgeville SC Employment Status Full Time Who We Are Thermo Systems is a global full service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy Life Sciences and Mission Critical markets Guided by The Thermo Way we are unified dynamic and committed to delivering excellence Our culture is grounded in three core principles Employee Success investing in our people and their growth Customer Success delivering reliable high quality solutions Financial Strength operating with discipline and long term focus We believe strong teams trusted partnerships and technical excellence drive sustainable success

The Opportunity

The Associate Project Manager supports the successful delivery of automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout Working under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager this role assists with coordinating project execution maintaining project controls and ensuring teams meet schedule quality and budget expectations The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering procurement fabrication software and field teams while supporting communication with customers and trade partners This role is ideal for early career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership capabilities within complex industrial and automation environments

Core Responsibilities

• Support assigned projects from execution start through commissioning and project closeout
• Assist with development and maintenance of project execution plans schedules budgets and deliverables
• Coordinate project activities across engineering procurement fabrication software and field service teams
• Track risks issues and change orders while ensuring appropriate documentation and resolution
• Support project installation commissioning and customer acceptance activities including readiness checklists and punch list tracking
• Assist with preparation of project documentation reports and project gate deliverables
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting using company project management tools and templates
• Support estimation forecasting and project performance tracking
• Collaboration & Communication Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams customers and trade partners
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to align project scope schedule and deliverables
• Build strong working relationships with customers contractors and internal project teams
• Identify and escalate project risks scope changes and potential schedule impacts early
• Seek guidance from senior project leadership while developing independent project management capabilities

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management Business or a related technical discipline or equivalent technical experience

Typically 0 to 3 years of experience supporting project delivery in industrial automation or systems integration environments

Exposure to structured project execution methods and project lifecycle management practices

Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including scheduling risk management and change control
• Familiarity with automation electrical mechanical or control system environments preferred
• Experience coordinating technical teams contractors or project stakeholders
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project Smartsheet or similar platforms
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in fast paced project environments
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills
• Commitment to quality safety and accountability
• CAPM certification preferred or progress toward PMP certification

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• 401k with company match
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with low cost options
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
• In house and external technical training opportunities
• Exposure to complex high impact automation projects
• A collaborative culture built on integrity accountability and teamwork
• Learn more at wwwthermosystemscom

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other protected status

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs