Industrial Automation: Associate Project Manager

Thermo Systems LLC.; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to help deliver automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning. You will coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, while communicating with customers and trade partners.

This early-career role emphasizes developing project leadership in complex industrial environments, with opportunities for growth, training, and exposure to high-impact automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 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 service 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.
• Prepare 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.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Escalate risks and scope changes early.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Communication

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering/PM/Business

PM methodology knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to help deliver automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning. You will coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams, while communicating with customers and trade partners.

This early-career role emphasizes developing project leadership in complex industrial environments, with opportunities for growth, training, and exposure to high-impact automation projects.