Project Engineer, Procurement / Purchasing
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Procurement / Purchasing, Estimator -
Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Estimator
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.
We have an immediate need for a Project Engineer in Boise. You'll work side by side with our Project Managers on planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and project accounting, and you'll see projects through from preconstruction to closeout. This is a great opportunity if you want broad, hands-on project management experience and a clear path to grow with a company that invests in its people.
WhatYou'll Do Project Management & Controls
- Support all areas of project management, including planning, cost management, time management, quality management, contract administration, and safety management
- Help manage schedules, billings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders, and help select and monitor subcontractors
- Own submittal management, COR/CO management, and schedule updates
- Prepare for and take part in all relevant project meetings
- Manage project reporting
- Track project issues and keep the Project Manager informed
- Prepare project closeout documents and internal work documents
- Provide administrative and office support to the project management team
- Support project estimating by reviewing specifications, instructions to bidders, and construction drawings
- Identify and help generate pre-bid Requests for Information
- Help get the best pricing and on-time delivery of materials from vendors
- Order and track materials, and help choose materials for purchase
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Negotiate prices with vendors and suppliers
- Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues
- Prepare shipping documents
- Prepare purchase orders and get Project Manager approval
- Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors and owners
- 2–3+ years of relevant construction project experience with an HVAC or plumbing mechanical contractor on large commercial projects
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related construction field
- Experience with ERP systems such as Spectrum
- Organized: You bring a sense of urgency, set clear priorities, and build action plans that get things done on time. You're thorough, methodical, results-driven, and detail-oriented, and you balance standard procedures with a drive to keep improving.
- Problem-Solver: You find patterns in incomplete information by asking the right questions. You separate facts from assumptions and turn information into practical, decision-ready recommendations.
- Agile: You're hands-on and comfortable switching between working on your own and collaborating across teams, and you help the people around you succeed. You do well in a multi-site, matrixed environment, adjust your style to your audience, and want to grow with the company.
- Work on complex, high-impact…
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