Project Manager - Role located in New Albany, OH

Who We Are:

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:

We’re hiring a Project Manager II to lead two concurrent $10M mission critical control projects based in New Albany, OH, while also overseeing several smaller projects in Richmond, VA. You’ll be the primary point of contact for our client and trade partners—owning installation, design coordination, commissioning, and turnover. You’ll lead forecasting, budgeting, planning, scheduling, and team building to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7+ years total industry experience with significant project-management responsibility delivering $5M–$15M+ controls, MEP, or large-scale construction projects (mission-critical/data center preferred)
• Proven success managing client relationships, installation, design coordination, and commissioning
• PMP, PE, CxA, or similar credential a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery for New Albany projects; provide executive oversight and governance for Richmond projects.

• Serve as on-site owner rep interface; run OAC, risk reviews, and commissioning readiness meetings.
• Own the master plan: develop cost-loaded schedules, two-week look-aheads, and cash-flow forecasts; drive daily execution through install, start-up, and turnover.
  Excellent field experience and understands the roles of associated trades.
• Protect margin via disciplined change management and rigorous scope control.
• Draft and manage subcontracts; enforce safety, quality, manpower, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate design clarifications and submittals; align field execution with engineering intent.
• Champion QA/QC and commissioning: manage Levels 1–3 and support Level 4/5 as required.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams (project engineers, superintendents, coordinators).
• Shows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.
• Builds relationships with customers and contractors.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist other project members during system installation and commissioning.
• Possess and apply strong hands-on mechanical capabilities.
• Understands control system design and how it interfaces with other systems.
• Understands electrical and mechanical system design and how decisions can impact process and safety.
• Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) daily.
• Demonstrate the ability to proof-read all project related documentation.
• Consistently champions safety policies in the office and the field.
• Has an open mind, especially with opposing viewpoints.
• Adapts to changing demands of the situation.
• Understands and enforces quality requirements on subcontractors.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understand the scope of work assigned, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and effectively resolve those with customer and team.
• Seeks opportun