Project Manager

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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:

As the Project Manager — Site Team Lead, you will plan and oversee a portfolio of large, multi-year mission-critical controls projects—from proposal through close-out. You will be the primary on-site point of contact for the client, subcontractors, and Thermo leadership, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and team performance. You will also mentor junior PMs and help refine best practices as we scale.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years total industry experience with 5+ years in a project-management role (mission-critical or large-scale construction preferred)
• Proven track record for at least 2 years at the previous PM level
• PMP, PE, CxA, or similar credential (preferred)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the master project plan; drive daily execution for installation, commissioning, and turnover
• Build trusting relationships with owner reps, GCs, and trade partners; lead OAC and risk-review meetings
• Develop detailed cost-loaded schedules, two-week look-aheads, and cash-flow forecasts; protect margin through disciplined change-management
• Draft subcontract scopes, issue contracts, and enforce safety, quality, and manpower standards
• Champion QA/QC procedures and ensure all field documentation meets Thermo QMS requirements
• Mentor project engineers, superintendents, and coordinators; promote a positive, collaborative culture

Project-Management Responsibilities:

• Communicate in a clear, proactive manner with customers and trade partners
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget
• Anticipate out-of-scope issues and resolve them with the customer and team
• Seek opportunities for additional work and new customers
• Provide accurate project forecasts and projections; adjust plans as needed to meet milestones
• Generate and administer change orders; maintain awareness of contract terms and specs
• Ensure the team adheres to realistic schedules, budgets, and safety policies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct and oversee junior or subordinate staff—coordinating construction, commissioning, and maintenance tasks—while providing coaching, performance feedback, and crisis leadership when required.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of BMS/DDC, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude; able to assist during installation and commissioning
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry scheduling/PM software (e.g., P6, MS Project)
• Demonstrated ability to network across the organization and convey ideas persuasively
• Committed to Thermo's success above personal gain; willing to accept undesirable tasks for the team
• Skilled at-risk identification, mitigation, and documentation

Travel & On-Call Requirements:

• Travel: Full Time Project Site Based Role w/ less than 10% travel away from Project Site (project-dependent) – company-paid travel or project-specific stipend provided
• On-call: Per project requirements (rotating after-hours support may be necessary)

Work Authorization & Other Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country of assignment
• Valid driver's 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: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually