Project Manager II

Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.

Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our large-scale Mission Critical Controls projects within a state-of-the-art datacenter environment. This role demands a proactive leader with extensive experience in planning, risk management, and multi-disciplinary coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and with an uncompromising focus on quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Project Leadership:
  Plan, manage, and execute all phases of project delivery—from design and installation to execution and closeout—while maintaining strict adherence to scope, quality, and timeline standards.

• Risk and Change Management:
  Develop detailed risk management strategies and proactive plans to address potential challenges. Monitor project risks and ensure any impacts are promptly identified, communicated, and documented through formal change orders.

• Schedule and Manpower Planning:
  Create and manage detailed project schedules, incorporating manpower and resource planning to ensure seamless execution. Coordinate with a team of 25 direct staff while interfacing with internal engineering teams and external project sites.

• Client Relationship and Commercial Management:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and clear communication channels. Oversee commercial aspects including budget adherence, financial tracking, and procurement planning.

• Subcontractor and Vendor Coordination:
  Manage and coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines. Ensure all parties are working cohesively toward common goals.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with technical teams, senior project leads, company directors, and principals to integrate expert guidance into the project lifecycle. Provide mentorship and training to junior project managers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

This role is ideal for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of delivering complex, mission-critical projects. If you are passionate about leading high-stakes initiatives and managing multi-disciplinary teams, we invite you to apply.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering/Science/Business (Preferred but may substitute experience)
• Experience: Typically, 10 years total experience with at least 5 years as a project manager in a construction environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Field and Technical Expertise:

  • Leverage extensive field experience and understanding of electrical and mechanical systems to guide design and installation decisions that impact process, quality, and safety.
  • Champion the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and uphold the highest standards for safety on all project sites.

• Relationship Building and Collaboration:

  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with customers, contractors, and trade partners.
  • Network effectively across the organization and with external partners to promote collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Adaptability and Initiative:

  • Proactively seek new responsibilities and opportunities.
  • Adapt to changing project demands and environments while remaining solution-oriented.

• Professionalism and Communication:

  • Exhibit excellent communication skills by conveying ideas clearly and positively, ensuring that team members and stakeholders are well-informed.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools to support project documentation and reporting.

Project Management Specific Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution:

  • Develop comprehensive project plans that include detailed schedules, manpower, procurement, and risk management strategies.
  • Oversee project execution from design and installation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, and budget targets.

• Risk, Change, and Contract Management:

  • Identify potential risks and proactively develop contingency plans.
  • Monitor and respond to project changes, ensuring all impacts are documented and managed via formal change orders.
  • Create, review, and enforce scope of work for subcontractors, ensuring all contractual obligations and quality requirements are met.

• Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs and expectations are met and exceeded throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide accurate project forecasts and progress reports, adjusting plans as needed to remain on schedule and within budget.

• Budget and Schedule Oversight:

  • Accurately estimate task durations and project complexities to provide realistic forecasts.
  • Monitor project progress against milestones and adjust schedules and resource allocations as required.

• Innovation and Business Growth:

  • Identify opportunities for new work and additional services with customers and contractors, contributing to the company’s growth and evolution.

Supervisory and Team Leadership Responsibilities:

• Team Direction and Mentorship:

  • Direct and oversee both direct and subordinate staff, ensuring clear communication of roles and expectations.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance, especially during high-pressure situations or crises, to stabilize the team and maintain morale.

• Culture and Collaboration:

  • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that values accountability, and commitment to organizational success over individual gain.
  • Ensure that all team members contribute discretionary effort toward achieving team and company objectives.

Travel required:

• Role - Full Time On-Site - Travel as needed to support Project Objectives (Minimal)
• Project duration 3-5 years, anticipate relocation to TBD Project Site at project completion

On Call:

• Per project requirements.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid drivers 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 Reimbursemenft: 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. As a growing company there is plenty of opportunity for advancement, to make an impact and to help define the future of Thermo Systems.

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.