Onsite Project Manager - Industrial Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training available

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and control system integration projects onsite in Montgomery, AL. You will manage plans, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes governance through a centralized PMO, strong customer interaction, and rigorous field coordination with subcontractors and vendors. A PMP or progress toward certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a 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 leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and control system integration projects onsite in Montgomery, AL. You will manage plans, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes governance through a centralized PMO, strong customer interaction, and rigorous field coordination with subcontractors and vendors. A PMP or progress toward certification is preferred.