Project Manager I

Project Manager I – Mission Critical / Construction

Location: Onsite in Reston, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive salary Annual Bonus 401(k) Match Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Who We Are
Thermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner delivering world-class automation across the Mission Critical, District Energy, and Life Sciences sectors. Our culture—The Thermo Way—is built on connection, adaptability, integrity, and teamwork. We empower our teams to perform at their best, ensure customer success, and grow a world-class organization.

Role Overview
We’re seeking a Project Manager I to support construction-focused automation projects for hyperscale data centers. Based onsite in Reston, VA, this role coordinates field activities, subcontractors, schedules, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

As projects expand, this role is expected to relocate in the future, offering the opportunity to support new sites and gain exposure to additional large-scale data center builds. Candidates must be open to relocation.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• 3 years project or construction project coordination/management experience
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence onsite trades and partners
• Confidence working with remote supervision and distributed teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3 years experience supporting construction or control-system project delivery (field experience strongly preferred)
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, documentation, and progress tracking on active job sites

Key Responsibilities

Project & Site Coordination

• Coordinate daily subcontractor and trade partner activities
• Support scheduling, material planning, and field installation progress
• Ensure site work aligns with drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Assist with commissioning coordination and readiness activities

Customer & Contractor Interaction

• Serve as an onsite point of contact for general contractors and trade partners
• Communicate professionally, proactively, and with follow-through
• Build strong, trust-based working relationships across teams

Documentation, Budget & Change Management

• Track progress, forecast schedule and cost impacts, and support reporting
• Support creation and administration of change orders
• Ensure documentation is accurate and aligned with Thermo’s Quality Management System (QMS)

Team & Safety

• Promote and enforce Thermo and site safety standards
• Support junior staff, field personnel, and vendor coordination

Required Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated success managing or coordinating construction-site activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with remote support
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office / MS Project (or similar scheduling tools)
• Understands how mechanical and electrical decisions impact safety and system operation (training/support provided)

Travel Requirements

• Majority of work will be onsite in Reston, VA during the first year. Future travel or temporary project relocation may be required based on customer and program needs.
• Based on the business needs, we are only able to consider candidates that are able to relocate should the role require it.

We live our core values every day:

• Drive Employee Success: Support your teammates and build a positive jobsite culture.
• Drive Customer Success: Take ownership of safety outcomes, communicate proactively, and exceed expectations.
• Drive Financial Strength: Execute efficiently, reduce risk, and continuously improve.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match
• Multiple health plan options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Team-building events, company lunches, and Thermo swag

Visit www.thermosystems.com to learn more.

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