Emerging Automation Project Manager

Thermo Systems LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning. You will work under a Project Manager to coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role is ideal for early career professionals aiming to develop leadership capabilities in complex industrial environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support assigned projects from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams.
• Track risks, issues and change orders with proper documentation and resolution.
• Assist with 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 PM tools and templates.
• Support estimation, forecasting and project performance tracking.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Stakeholder coordination

MS Project

Smartsheet

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CAPM / PMP progress

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning. You will work under a Project Manager to coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role is ideal for early career professionals aiming to develop leadership capabilities in complex industrial environments.