Project Manager II

Project Manager II – Control Systems / Mission Critical

Location: Onsite in Montgomery, AL with limited travel for training or client meetings

Employment Type: Full-time | Direct Hire

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus | 401(k) Match | Travel/Relocation Assistance

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global control systems integrator delivering world-class automation across Mission Critical, Life Sciences, and District Energy markets. Our culture—The Thermo Way—centers on connection, adaptability, integrity, and teamwork. We empower employees to perform at their best, drive customer success, and build a truly world-class organization.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with 8–10+ years in automation or mission-critical environments to lead control-system projects from proposal through commissioning. You'll coordinate internal and external teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure every deliverable meets Thermo's standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Impactful leadership: Manage end-to-end delivery of automation projects that power global data-center and industrial facilities.
• Growth & mentorship: Lead teams, coach project engineers, and influence best practices across multiple sites.
• Strong culture: Collaborative, transparent, and results-driven—where performance is recognized and growth is supported.
• Career stability: Join a rapidly expanding company with long-term programs and world-class customers.

What You'll Do

Project & Commercial Delivery

• Build and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and WIP reports.
• Lead change-order strategy, risk management, and margin control.
• Ensure alignment with contract scope, specifications, and Thermo's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and under budget while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Field & Commissioning Leadership

• Direct controls installation and commissioning activities (Levels 1–3) in coordination with electrical/mechanical partners.
• Oversee field execution quality, enforce safety standards, and support troubleshooting.

Customer & Team Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and trade partners.
• Identify new opportunities for scope expansion or future work.
• Provide day-to-day direction for engineers and site teams, fostering a positive, high-trust culture.

What You Bring

• Education: B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8–10+ years of total experience with at least 5 years managing mission-critical control or automation projects.
• Skills:
• Scheduling
  • Cost Forecasting
  • Change Control
  • WIP & Margin Analysis
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA integration, commissioning, and QA/QC.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable to change, and committed to the team's success.

Our Culture

We live our core values daily:

• Employee Success: Build trust, promote teamwork, and grow together.
• Customer Success: Take ownership, communicate proactively, and exceed expectations.
• Financial Strength: Deliver efficiently and continuously improve.
• Integrity, collaboration, and professionalism guide everything we do. Valid driver's license & proof of work authorization required. Fit for duty at all times.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits with multiple low-cost options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• In-house and factory training | Tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress & team events | Company swag

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Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.