Automation Project Manager - Data Center, Hybrid

Thermo Systems; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Systems in Reno, NV seeks a Project Manager to lead complex industrial or systems integration projects in a hybrid work setting. You’ll guide projects from planning through commissioning, coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services to meet schedule, budget, and safety standards.

Requires 5+ years in ambitious industrial projects; a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex industrial or systems integration projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and project documentation on active job sites.
• Exposure to automation, control systems integration, or mission critical infrastructure environments is beneficial.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects through defined project phases from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure gate readiness by completing required deliverables and securing approvals prior to advancing.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with PMO standards.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change control.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting using standardized PMO tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities as required.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems in Reno, NV seeks a Project Manager to lead complex industrial or systems integration projects in a hybrid work setting. You’ll guide projects from planning through commissioning, coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services to meet schedule, budget, and safety standards.

Requires 5+ years in ambitious industrial projects; a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; PMP preferred.