Project Manager

About Therma Therma, a Legence company, has redefined mechanical construction in California for over 50 years. With more than 1,100 employees across three regional offices, we deliver innovative, facility‑specific solutions to diverse clients in Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center sectors. Location San Jose, CA – Full‑time onsite; remote option unavailable. Position Summary Therma seeks an experienced Project Manager based in the San Jose area to lead unique design projects, coordinate multiple tasks, and manage large project teams. The role involves working closely with customers to develop scopes of work, budgeting, estimating, and overseeing preparation of mechanical, piping, and plumbing project plans. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and maintain professional communications with co‑workers and clients. Make sales contacts, research customer needs, and follow up on sales leads. Develop and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring client satisfaction. Coordinate, utilize, and lead staff from all departments for projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Prepare budget projections and control costs; provide communications including memos, contracts, change orders, and strategies to ensure best practices and legal protection. Meet established revenue and profit goals. Attend client project meetings. Be on job sites during construction activities and during critical project times. Establish, manage, and provide leadership to job/project team. Facilitate and troubleshoot problems associated with the project. Purchase materials and equipment as needed. Maintain control and accurate projections of project costs. Be conscious of budgets and project costs and able to value engineer. Assemble and review submittals with the client and installation crew. Communicate with the client and troubleshoot technical issues on projects. Cost out change orders and present them to the client. Track material costs and labor hours when necessary. Redline and mark up drawings as needed. Provide department leadership through example and mentoring. Support accountability for individual projects as well as the MEP department in general. Maintain and follow established Therma Project Management procedures. Qualifications 5+ years experience as a Project Manager in the HVAC, Mechanical, or Plumbing industry. Ability to operate independently and autonomously while consulting appropriately. Proficient in MS Office Suite. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Developed presentation skills. Excellent customer relations skills. Attention to detail. Proactive. Ability to multi‑task. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to problem‑solve. Team player. Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment. Creative use of skills and resources to get the job done. BS in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (not required). Current licensed PE preferred (not required). Salary $125,000–$175,000 depending on experience. Benefits Overview 401(k) Plan with Company Match: dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer‑provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident & illness coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer‑provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K with optional voluntary buy‑up. Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave) and company holidays per policy. Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy. Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number. Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Third‑Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence. Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, the successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based on relevant job‑related factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to fair and competitive compensation and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non‑merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state, or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. 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