Senior Automation Project Lead – High-Impact, 75% Travel

Thermo Systems; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Credential support

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal through commissioning and project closeout.

This role drives predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety while managing elevated technical, operational, and commercial risk. Travel will be around 75% with frequent interaction across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years managing complex industrial, engineering, automation, or systems integration projects.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects including engineering, field execution, and commissioning.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal through closeout.
• Develop integrated project execution plans, schedules, and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting accuracy, cost tracking, and change management.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, scopes of work, and project execution alignment.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and system turnover activities.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and deliverables meet company standards.
• Drive disciplined project execution to achieve predictable delivery outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Multi-discipline coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal through commissioning and project closeout.

This role drives predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety while managing elevated technical, operational, and commercial risk. Travel will be around 75% with frequent interaction across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.