Associate Project Manager, Industrial Automation - Growth

Thermo Systems LLC.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual-b

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC in Minnesota seeks an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams to keep schedules, budgets, and quality on track.

The role targets early-career professionals with 0–3+ years in industrial settings, offering mentorship, training, and opportunities to lead project activities under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 0 to 3+ years of experience supporting project delivery in industrial, automation, or systems integration environments.
• Exposure to structured project execution methods and lifecycle practices.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned projects from execution through commissioning and 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 with documentation and resolution.
• Support project installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities including readiness checklists and punch-lists.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and gate deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project records using company PM tools and templates.
• Support estimation, forecasting, and project performance tracking.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, customers, and trade partners.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Automation familiarity

Team coordination

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Quality & safety

CAPM/PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC in Minnesota seeks an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams to keep schedules, budgets, and quality on track.

The role targets early-career professionals with 0–3+ years in industrial settings, offering mentorship, training, and opportunities to lead project activities under supervision.