Onsite Automation Project Leader

thermo; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training

High-impact projects

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of customer automation and control projects from planning through commissioning and closeout, based at our Proctor site. The role requires coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will work with subcontractors, customers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while aligning with contractual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 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.

Skills

Project management

Site coordination

Communication skills

MS Project

Smartsheet

Subcontractor mgmt

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of customer automation and control projects from planning through commissioning and closeout, based at our Proctor site. The role requires coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will work with subcontractors, customers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while aligning with contractual