Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Therma, a Legence company

For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities. Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Therma has an immediate need for a Project Engineer. 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. Location: San Jose, CA (Full-time onsite) 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 GC's and Owners.
• Assist in gathering the best pricing and on-time delivery of materials from vendors.
• Ability to assist in 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.
• Assist with project estimating by reviewing Specifications, Instructions to Bidders and Construction Drawings.
• 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.
• Order and track material.
• Assist in selection of materials for purchase.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate prices with vendors and suppliers.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure approval from Project Managers.

Qualifications:

• Experience working for an HVAC or Plumbing Mechanical Contractor on large commercial projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the construction industry required.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related construction degree strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• 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.

Salary Range: $85k-$120k, depending on experience.