Automation Project Coordinator

Thermo Systems LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Systems, LLC seeks an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout in a fast-growing global company. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, help develop schedules and budgets, track risks, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Ideal for early-career professionals with a 0–3+ year background in industrial automation, with a bachelor’s in a

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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 elevate project risks, scope changes, and potential schedule impacts early.
• Seek guidance from senior project leadership while developing independent project management capabilities.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Communication

Teamwork

MS Project

Smartsheet

Coordination

Problem solving

Quality & safety

CAPM/PMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems, LLC seeks an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout in a fast-growing global company. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, help develop schedules and budgets, track risks, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Ideal for early-career professionals with a 0–3+ year background in industrial automation, with a bachelor’s in a