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Site Manager

Thermo Systems · United States

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $130,000 / year
  • United States

Job highlights

  • Lead on-site installation for automation projects.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
  • Liaise with customers, contractors, and trades.
  • Manage drawings, changes, and site logistics.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers on execution.

About the role

Site Manager - Thermo Systems

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 Site Manager is the on-site leader responsible for coordinating and overseeing field installation activities for Thermo Systems projects. Partnering closely with the assigned Project Manager, the Site Manager drives safe, high-quality installation execution and monitors schedule progress at the job site—ensuring work is performed to plan, issues are surfaced early, and changes are controlled.

This role serves as Thermo Systems’ site liaison with customer representatives, general contractors, and third-party trades (including electrical subcontractors). The Site Manager ensures installation drawing version control, supports change order development, and maintains daily field coordination with Thermo Systems Engineering and internal/external field resources.

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities:

On-Site Installation Leadership (Safety, Quality, Execution)

  • Own day-to-day on-site coordination for installation activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Thermo Systems standards and customer requirements.
  • Promote a safety-first culture: reinforce safe work practices, ensure compliance with site safety plans, and escalate unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Lead field quality practices: verify installation workmanship, ensure inspections are completed, and coordinate punch list creation and closure.

Schedule Monitoring & Daily Coordination

  • Track installation progress against the approved schedule and short-interval plans; identify risks to milestones and drive corrective actions.
  • Coordinate daily/weekly field meetings (toolbox talks, trade coordination meetings, look-ahead planning) as required by the site.
  • Maintain clear visibility of site constraints (access, permits, shutdown windows, staging areas, material availability) and communicate impacts proactively to the Project Manager.

Stakeholder Management & Site Liaison

  • Serve as Thermo Systems' on-site point of contact with:
    • Customer representatives (as applicable)
    • General contractor / construction management team
    • Third-party electrical and mechanical trades
    • Safety and quality representatives
  • Foster strong working relationships while maintaining disciplined coordination, documentation, and escalation paths.

Engineering & Drawing Control (Version Management)

  • Maintain strict version control of installation drawings and field change documentation (latest revisions, RFIs, redlines/as-builts).
  • Coordinate with Thermo Systems Engineering to resolve constructability issues, clarify design intent, and communicate field conditions that affect drawings.
  • Ensure field teams and subcontractors are working from the current approved revisions and that superseded documents are removed from use.

Change Management & Commercial Support

  • Identify field-driven scope changes, site conditions, or customer/GC-driven modifications that could impact cost, schedule, or scope.
  • Support change order development by documenting change drivers, capturing field impacts (labor, material, schedule), and providing timely inputs to the Project Manager.
  • Assist with RFIs, field clarifications, and documentation needed to substantiate changes.

Coordination With Project Manager

  • Partner closely with the Project Manager on execution readiness, schedule adherence, risk/issue escalation, and change control.
  • Provide accurate weekly (or as required) site updates for project reporting: progress, constraints, safety, quality, open issues, and upcoming milestones.
  • Ensure site execution aligns to Thermo Systems standards for documentation, reporting, and handover requirements.

Material, Workface, And Readiness Support

  • Coordinate with procurement/logistics and field teams to confirm material readiness, deliveries, staging, and inventory control on site.
  • Support workface planning: ensure crews have the right drawings, materials, tools, access, and permits to execute planned work.
  • Participate in commissioning readiness planning (as applicable) by ensuring installation completion, testing prerequisites, and punch list closure.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience:

  • Background in electrical installation, industrial controls, automation, construction management, or related trade leadership.
  • Familiarity with industrial environments (manufacturing, process facilities, distribution, energy, etc.).
  • Experience coordinating third-party electrical contractors and working within GC-controlled job sites.
  • Exposure to change management processes and documentation (RFIs, redlines, as-builts, T&M tracking, etc.).
  • Certifications such as OSHA-10/30, NCCER, or trade licensing (as applicable) are a plus.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience leading or coordinating field installation on industrial, controls, electrical, or construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of installation practices, jobsite coordination, and trade management.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage site safety expectations and promote a safety-first culture.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing with customers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Strong documentation discipline (daily logs, progress tracking, issue tracking, drawing control).
  • Proficiency with common tools (Teams/SharePoint or similar document repositories; basic schedule/progress tracking tools).

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.

Key skills/competency

  • Site Management
  • Field Installation
  • Safety Management
  • Quality Control
  • Schedule Monitoring
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Construction Management
  • Automation Solutions

Skills & topics

  • Site Manager
  • Automation
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Installation
  • Construction Management
  • Project Execution
  • Field Leadership
  • Industrial Automation
  • Remote Work
  • Travel Required

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant experience in electrical installation, industrial controls, and construction management, using keywords from the job description.
  • Showcase safety leadership: Emphasize your commitment to a safety-first culture and experience with safety plans.
  • Detail project coordination skills: Provide examples of managing third-party contractors and working on GC-controlled sites.
  • Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate your impact on schedule, quality, and budget for past projects.
  • Prepare for travel: Be ready to discuss your flexibility and experience with high-percentage travel requirements.

Technical preparation

Review electrical installation and control system schematics.,Understand industrial automation project lifecycles.,Familiarize yourself with safety protocols.,Practice reading and interpreting construction drawings.

Behavioral questions

Describe a time you ensured site safety.,How do you manage conflicting stakeholder needs?,Explain your process for tracking project progress.,Tell me about a challenging site issue you resolved.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key responsibilities for a Site Manager at Thermo Systems?
As a Site Manager at Thermo Systems, your primary responsibilities include leading on-site installation activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, monitoring project schedules, acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders like customers and contractors, managing drawing versions, and supporting change order development. You will partner closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project execution.
Is this a remote role, or does it require on-site presence?
This Site Manager position is described as 'Remote with up to 100% travel'. While the role is officially remote, it requires significant, frequent travel to project sites, making it a highly mobile position focused on active installations.
What kind of industrial environments will I be working in as a Site Manager?
As a Site Manager, you will gain experience in various industrial environments, including manufacturing, process facilities, distribution centers, and energy sector projects, aligning with Thermo Systems' focus on Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.
What is Thermo Systems' culture like?
Thermo Systems fosters a culture grounded in three core principles: Employee Success, Customer Success, and Financial Strength. They emphasize investing in their people, delivering high-quality solutions, and operating with discipline. The company culture is described as unified, dynamic, and committed to excellence, driven by strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical expertise.
What qualifications are essential for the Site Manager role?
Essential qualifications for the Site Manager role include a background in electrical installation, industrial controls, automation, or construction management. You should have experience coordinating third-party electrical contractors, working on GC-controlled sites, and familiarity with change management processes. Strong communication, documentation discipline, and proficiency with common collaboration tools are also key.
Does Thermo Systems offer training and development for Site Managers?
Yes, Thermo Systems is committed to employee growth and offers various development opportunities. This includes in-house and external technical training, tuition reimbursement, and professional credential support, all aimed at enhancing the skills of their Site Managers.

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What is the compensation and benefits package for this role?
The Site Manager position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 annually, plus a bonus opportunity. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and sick leave.