Onsite Automation Projects Manager

Thermo Systems LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement and credentialed

Training opportunities

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Project Manager to deliver automation and control systems projects within construction-driven environments, including hyperscale data centers. The role oversees execution from planning to closeout, partnering with engineering teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and customers to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and contract alignment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in complex industrial or systems integration projects, excellent communication, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PM, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years managing complex industrial or systems integration projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and project documentation on active job sites.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through defined phases from execution start to closeout.
• Ensure gate readiness by completing required deliverables and approvals.
• 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.
• 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

Construction-site coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/PM/Business or related

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Project Manager to deliver automation and control systems projects within construction-driven environments, including hyperscale data centers. The role oversees execution from planning to closeout, partnering with engineering teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and customers to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and contract alignment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in complex industrial or systems integration projects, excellent communication, and the ability