Automation Project Manager – Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager in the United States to help deliver automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout.

Under the guidance of a Project Manager, you will coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, tracking risks and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

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 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

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/PM/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager in the United States to help deliver automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout.

Under the guidance of a Project Manager, you will coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, tracking risks and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.