Industrial Automation Project Manager – Data Center Projects

thermo; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement and credential支

Job summary

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of customer projects using a structured stage-gate delivery model.

This role oversees execution from planning through commissioning, coordinating with engineering teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and customers to ensure projects are delivered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex industrial or systems integration projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and project documentation on active job sites.
• Exposure to automation, control systems integration, or mission critical infrastructure environments is beneficial.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects through defined project phases from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure gate readiness by completing required deliverables and securing approvals prior to advancing.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with PMO standards.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change control.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting using standardized PMO tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities as required.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Coordinate daily subcontractor and trade partner activities on the project site.
• Ensure field work aligns with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Assist with scheduling, material planning, and installation progress tracking.
• Support commissioning readiness and system turnover activities.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and safe work practices on site.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers, general contractors, and trade partners.
• Communicate project updates, schedules, and milestones clearly and proactively.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communication records.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

MS Project

Smartsheet

Remote collaboration

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of customer projects using a structured stage-gate delivery model.

This role oversees execution from planning through commissioning, coordinating with engineering teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and customers to ensure projects are delivered