Senior Automation Project Leader – Global Delivery

Thermosystems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional credential support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

The Senior Project Manager leads complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal development through commissioning and project closeout, ensuring predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing elevated risks and serving as a senior customer‑facing

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 leading 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.
• Lead project kickoffs, stakeholder meetings, and project reviews.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, and deliverables across cross‑functional teams.
• Identify and elevate risks, constraints, or scope changes early.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Forecasting

Cost management

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Smartsheet

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

The Senior Project Manager leads complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal development through commissioning and project closeout, ensuring predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing elevated risks and serving as a senior customer‑facing