Associate Project Manager - Automation & Controls

Thermo Systems; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional credential support

Technical training opportunities

Exposure to complex automation projets

Collaborative culture

Company website

Job summary

Thermo Systems in Omaha, NE is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, track risks and changes, and help ensure schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met.

This role is ideal for early-career professionals developing project leadership within industrial environments.

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 PM 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.

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 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.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Automation familiarity

Team coordination

PM tools

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Quality & safety

CAPM/PMP pursuit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/PM/Business or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems in Omaha, NE is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, track risks and changes, and help ensure schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met.

This role is ideal for early-career professionals developing project leadership within industrial environments.