Senior Automation Project Leader

Thermo-Systems-LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal development through commissioning. You will drive predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing elevated risk and multiple disciplines.

The role serves as a senior customer-facing leader, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services on on-site projects in

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 projects with multiple technical disciplines 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.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and senior delivery leader for assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Execution

Forecasting

Cost Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Multitasking

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/PM

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 development through commissioning. You will drive predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing elevated risk and multiple disciplines.

The role serves as a senior customer-facing leader, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services on on-site projects in