Automation Project Manager - Early-Career Growth

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

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams while communicating with customers and partners to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership in complex industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams.
• Track risks, issues, and change orders with proper documentation and resolution.
• Support installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities including readiness checklists and punch-lists.
• Maintain accurate project records using company PM tools and templates.
• Assist with estimation, forecasting, and project performance tracking.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, customers, and trade partners.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Quality and safety

CAPM/PMP progress

Education

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

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams while communicating with customers and partners to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership in complex industrial environments.