Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Therma, a Legence company has an immediate need for a Project Engineer in our TAB Department. This position is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and project management with the overall planning & scheduling, resource allocation and project accounting. Previous experience working in the Construction industry is highly desired.

Locations: San Jose, CA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management including Project Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, and Safety Management.
• Ability to maintain a strong relationship with vendors.
• Assist in gathering the best pricing and on-time delivery of materials from vendors.
• Managing: schedule, billings, submittals, RFI's & change orders, select and monitor subs.
• Pre-Construction administrative duties.
• Submittal Management
• COR/CO Management
• Schedule Updates
• Meeting preparation and participation for all relevant project meetings.
• Project Reporting Management
• Perform administrative and office support activities for the project management team.
• Assist with the development of project documentation.
• Identify and assist in generating pre-bid Requests for Information.
• Track project issues and communicate with the project manager.
• Prepare project closeout documents and internal work documents.
• Assist in selection of materials for purchase.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure approval from Project Managers.

Qualifications:

• Construction Management or related degree preferred.
• Experience working for an HVAC or Plumbing Mechanical Contractor on large commercial projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the construction industry required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.

Competencies:

• ORGANIZED: Sense of urgency with ability to set priorities and build action plans to drive timely execution. Thorough, methodical and result-oriented with great attention to detail. Able to combine the predictability of standard operating procedures with the flexibility of continuous process improvement.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Able to identify patterns beyond noise or incomplete information by demonstrating a willingness to engage by asking questions. Attention to detail, able to segregate beliefs and assumptions from facts. Demonstrate strong judgment to turn information into insights, practical solutions and decision-ready recommendations.
• AGILE: Hands-on with ability to shift back and forth from self-reliance and personal accountability to cross-group collaboration while making others successful along the way. Capable of operating in a multi-site and matrixed environment. Adaptable and willing to adjust style to audience, learn and grow with the company.

Base salary: $85k-$95k per year.

Notes: Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range.