Entry-Level Automation & Controls Project Manager

Thermo Systems LLC.; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training opportunities

Exposure to complex automation projets

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and deliverables across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams under the guidance of a Project Manager.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and 0–3 years of experience in industrial or automation settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience.
• 0–3+ years of experience 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.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams.
• Track risks, issues, and change orders with documentation and resolution.
• Assist with project documentation, reports, and gate deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting using PM tools.
• Support estimation, forecasting, and project performance tracking.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, customers, and trade partners.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem solving

Quality & safety

CAPM prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and deliverables across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams under the guidance of a Project Manager.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and 0–3 years of experience in industrial or automation settings.