On-Site Automation Project Lead

WP Engine, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Systems, a global control systems integration partner, seeks a Project Manager to drive successful customer projects within construction-driven environments, including hyperscale data centers. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, and manage budgets and schedules from planning to closeout.

Responsibilities include coordinating engineering, procurement, and field services, maintaining strong client interfaces, and delivering projects on time and within

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 beneficial.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through defined phases from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure gate readiness by completing required deliverables and securing approvals.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and budgets per 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 project reporting using PMO tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities as required.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Project

Smartsheet

PMP

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/PM/Business

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems, a global control systems integration partner, seeks a Project Manager to drive successful customer projects within construction-driven environments, including hyperscale data centers. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, and manage budgets and schedules from planning to closeout.

Responsibilities include coordinating engineering, procurement, and field services, maintaining strong client interfaces, and delivering projects on time and within