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Location: Omaha, NE
Employment Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $75,000 - $110,000 Annually + Bonus
Travel: Up to 25%
Who We Are
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.
Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:
- Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
- Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
- Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus
We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.
The Opportunity
The Associate Project Manager supports the successful delivery of automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. Working under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, this role assists with coordinating project execution, maintaining project controls, and ensuring teams meet schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams while supporting communication with customers and trade partners. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership capabilities within complex industrial and automation environments.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities:
- Support assigned projects from execution start through commissioning and project closeout.
- Assist with development and maintenance of project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field service teams.
- Track risks, issues, and change orders while ensuring appropriate documentation and resolution.
- Support project installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities including readiness checklists and punch-list tracking.
- Assist with preparation of project documentation, reports, and project gate deliverables.
- Maintain accurate project records and reporting using company project management tools and templates.
- Support estimation, forecasting, and project performance tracking.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and trade partners.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Identify and escalate project risks, scope changes, and potential schedule impacts early.
- Seek guidance from senior project leadership while developing independent project management capabilities.
Quality, Safety & Process:
- Adhere to company policies, QMS requirements, and established safety standards.
- Champion safe work practices in both office and field environments.
- Ensure project work is executed in accordance with project scope, specifications,
- and contractual requirements.
- Deliver accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project execution and operational processes.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
- Typically, 0 to 3+ years of experience supporting project delivery in industrial, automation, or systems integration environments.
- Exposure to structured project execution methods and project lifecycle management practices.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including scheduling, risk management, and change control.
- Familiarity with automation, electrical, mechanical, or control system environments preferred.
- Experience coordinating technical teams, contractors, or project stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced project environments.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability.
- CAPM certification preferred or progress toward PMP certification.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
- In-house and external technical training opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
- Learn more at www.thermosystems.com
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
Location: Omaha, NE
Employment Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $75,000 - $110,000 Annually + Bonus
Travel: Up to 25%
Who We Are
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.
Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:
- Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
- Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
- Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus
We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.
The Opportunity
The Associate Project Manager supports the successful delivery of automation and control system projects from execution through commissioning and closeout. Working under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, this role assists with coordinating project execution, maintaining project controls, and ensuring teams meet schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams while supporting communication with customers and trade partners. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership capabilities within complex industrial and automation environments.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities:
- Support assigned projects from execution start through commissioning and project closeout.
- Assist with development and maintenance of project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field service teams.
- Track risks, issues, and change orders while ensuring appropriate documentation and resolution.
- Support project installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities including readiness checklists and punch-list tracking.
- Assist with preparation of project documentation, reports, and project gate deliverables.
- Maintain accurate project records and reporting using company project management tools and templates.
- Support estimation, forecasting, and project performance tracking.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and trade partners.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Identify and escalate project risks, scope changes, and potential schedule impacts early.
- Seek guidance from senior project leadership while developing independent project management capabilities.
Quality, Safety & Process:
- Adhere to company policies, QMS requirements, and established safety standards.
- Champion safe work practices in both office and field environments.
- Ensure project work is executed in accordance with project scope, specifications,
- and contractual requirements.
- Deliver accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project execution and operational processes.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
- Typically, 0 to 3+ years of experience supporting project delivery in industrial, automation, or systems integration environments.
- Exposure to structured project execution methods and project lifecycle management practices.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including scheduling, risk management, and change control.
- Familiarity with automation, electrical, mechanical, or control system environments preferred.
- Experience coordinating technical teams, contractors, or project stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced project environments.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability.
- CAPM certification preferred or progress toward PMP certification.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
- In-house and external technical training opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
- Learn more at www.thermosystems.com
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or waterfall project delivery methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder updates
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
- CAPM or PMP certification preferred or in progress
Tips for Your Associate Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each listing
Associate project manager postings vary widely in emphasis. One employer wants Agile sprint coordination experience, another needs budget tracking or vendor management. Mirror the specific language in each posting so your resume clears automated screening without sounding generic.
Highlight your PM tools experience clearly
Employers expect you to name the tools you've used: Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar. Don't bury them in a skills list. Tie each tool to a real project outcome, like keeping a cross-functional launch on schedule or reducing status-update meetings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get a PMP or CAPM certification early
Even associate-level postings increasingly list CAPM or PMP as preferred. If you're between roles, completing a CAPM exam prep course signals initiative and closes the credentialing gap that eliminates otherwise strong candidates before the first interview.
Prepare a structured project walkthrough
Interviewers for associate project manager roles consistently ask you to walk through a project you managed. Prepare a concise story covering scope, stakeholders, risks you caught early, and outcome. Candidates who can't explain their decision-making process in concrete terms rarely advance.
Negotiate scope and growth path, not just pay
At the associate level, the projects you're assigned in the first year shape your trajectory more than base compensation does. During offer discussions, ask which workstreams you'll own, what advancement to project manager typically looks like, and how performance is measured.
Associate Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate project managers?
Michels, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens are hiring the most associate project managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume of postings include technology, healthcare systems, and construction management.
How many associate project manager jobs are remote?
About 49% of associate project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in IT project coordination, software implementation, and program operations roles. Construction, facilities, and on-site delivery roles are almost always in-person or hybrid at most.
How do you become an associate project manager?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, then gain exposure to project coordination in any role, even informally. Pursue a CAPM or introductory Agile certification to meet screening criteria. Build hands-on experience with project management tools, then apply to associate-level openings that match your industry background.
Can you get an associate project manager job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if they can demonstrate coordination skills, familiarity with PM tools, and structured thinking about scope, risk, and stakeholders. Internships, volunteer program coordination, or any role where you tracked deliverables and communicated with multiple teams counts. A CAPM certification helps close the credentialing gap.
What does the associate project manager interview process look like?
Most associate project manager interviews include a recruiter screen focused on background and tool familiarity, followed by a hiring manager conversation where you walk through a project in detail. A panel or team-fit round is common at larger organizations. Expect behavioral questions about handling scope changes, missed deadlines, or stakeholder conflicts, and prepare a structured project story in advance.
Where can I find and apply to associate project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to associate project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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