Project Manager - Role located in New Albany, OH

Thermo Systems LLC.; Illinois; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global systems integrator is hiring a Project Manager II to manage concurrent $10M mission-critical projects in New Albany, OH, and Richmond, VA. You will oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution while building high-performing teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of project management experience in related fields. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare packages and work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Business travel reimbursement

Multiple healthcare packages

Casual dress policy

In-house and factory technical training

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/Sick time

Free lunches

Team bonding events

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years total industry experience with significant project-management responsibility.
• Proven success managing client relationships and overseeing project coordination.
• PMP, PE, CxA, or similar credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and trade partners.
• Develop cost-loaded schedules and cash-flow forecasts.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service controls integrator delivering world-class automation in District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. “The Thermo Way” unites us around three goals—employee success, customer success, and financial strength—fostering an agile, high-trust culture where you can do your best work.

Job Summary

We’re hiring a Project Manager II to lead two concurrent $10M mission critical control projects based in New Albany, OH, while also overseeing several smaller projects in Richmond, VA. You’ll be the primary point of contact for our client and trade partners—owning installation, design coordination, commissioning, and turnover. You’ll lead forecasting, budgeting, planning, scheduling, and team building to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7+ years total industry experience with significant project-management responsibility delivering $5M–$15M+ controls, MEP, or large-scale construction projects (mission-critical/data center preferred)
• Proven success managing client relationships, installation, design coordination, and commissioning
• PMP, PE, CxA, or similar credential a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery for New Albany projects; provide executive oversight and governance for Richmond projects.
• Serve as on-site owner rep interface; run OAC, risk reviews, and commissioning readiness meetings.
• Own the master plan: develop cost-loaded schedules, two-week look-aheads, and cash-flow forecasts; drive daily execution through install, start-up, and turnover. Excellent field experience and understands the roles of associated trades.
• Protect margin via disciplined change management and rigorous scope control.
• Draft and manage subcontracts; enforce safety, quality, manpower, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate design clarifications and submittals; align field execution with engineering intent.
• Champion QA/QC and commissioning: manage Levels 1–3 and support Level 4/5 as required.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams (project engineers, superintendents, coordinators).
• Shows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.
• Builds relationships with customers and contractors.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist other project members during system installation and commissioning.
• Possess and apply strong hands-on mechanical capabilities.
• Understands control system design and how it interfaces with other systems.
• Understands electrical and mechanical system design and how decisions can impact process and safety.
• Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) daily.
• Demonstrate the ability to proof-read all project related documentation.
• Consistently champions safety policies in the office and the field.
• Has an open mind, especially with opposing viewpoints.
• Adapts to changing demands of the situation.
• Understands and enforces quality requirements on subcontractors.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understand the scope of work assigned, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and effectively resolve those with customer and team.
• Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project and proactively plans solutions.
• Monitors project progress and adjusts as required.
• Provides accurate project forecasts and projections.
• Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Capable of creating scope of work for subcontractors and overseeing execution of subcontractor contract.
• Participates in generation and administration of change orders.
• Demonstrates an awareness of project contracts and specifications.
• Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.

Required Skills and Abilities

In addition to Project Manager I skills and abilities:

• Strong understanding of BMS/DDC, electrical, and mechanical systems; hands-on mechanical aptitude helpful during install and commissioning.
• Works independently with minimal guidance from senior staff members.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry PM/scheduling tools (e.g., P6, MS Project).
• Excellent cross-functional influence; persuasive written and verbal communication.
• Sharp risk identification, mitigation, and documentation skills.
• Makes effective decisions based on data, intuition, experience, and judgement.
• Bbalances the need to gather information with the need to make decisions quickly.
• Anticipates and understands the needs, desires, and intentions of others.
• Picks up on verbal and nonverbal cues from others.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify risks.
• As required, expected to be 25-50%.

On Call

• Per project requirements.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid drivers license.
• Fit for Duty at all times

Culture

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You\'ll Get

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
• Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00/annually