Associate Project Manager

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner serving the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Guided by The Thermo Way, we focus on employee success, customer success, and long-term financial strength.

Job Summary

The Associate Project Manager supports the execution of control system projects from proposal through closeout. This role assists in coordinating internal and external resources to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The Associate Project Manager manages smaller projects and supports senior project managers on larger or more complex initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• 3–5 years of technical experience with exposure to project management.
• Demonstrated professional growth with increasing responsibility.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and documentation.
• Assist senior project managers with schedules, forecasts, risk tracking, and change orders.
• Estimate task durations and support project forecasting activities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support installation and commissioning activities in the field.
• Develop working knowledge of control system design, system integration, and basic electrical/mechanical concepts.
• Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and safety policies.
• Produce clear, accurate documentation using Microsoft Office tools.
• Adapt to changing project needs and maintain a collaborative, team-focused approach.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical awareness.
• Willingness to learn and seek guidance from senior staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Travel & Availability

• 25%–50% travel expected.
• On-call participation as required by project needs.
  
  

Our Culture

We Live Our Values Every Day

• Drive Employee Success: Support teammates, collaborate, and grow together
• Drive Customer Success: Take ownership, communicate clearly, and deliver quality work
• Drive Financial Strength: Work efficiently and continuously improve
  
  

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.
  
  

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

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.

Target Salary: $77,000 - $87,000 annually