BAS Service Project Manager

Therma, 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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 is seeking a BAS Service Project Manager in our San Jose office who will be responsible for project management, field execution, estimating, customer relations, and financial oversight. Approximately 80% of the position is field time: performing installations, start‑ups, troubleshooting, field repairs, and occasionally Preventative Maintenance. The remaining 20% is office‑based time: estimating, project financial management, customer communication, and other administrative duties.

This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys unique project challenges, thrives in fast‑paced field environments, and can seamlessly shift between tools on field work and professional project administration.

• Perform hands‑on field work including installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, repairs, and minor project‑level construction activities.
• Complete project scopes independently or while leading small field crews as required.
• Conduct site walks, gather field measurements, identify required materials, and validate scope accuracy.
• Coordinate directly with customers, inspectors, and subcontractors during field activities.
• Perform redlines, markups, and as‑built updates to reflect actual field conditions.
• Track daily labour hours, material usage, equipment needs, and job progress.
• Support value engineering, constructability feedback, and field‑driven scope clarifications.
• Ensure safety compliance and enforce jobsite safety standards for all personnel.
• Represent Therma professionally while working on active customer sites.
• Prepare quotes for small to mid‑size projects, including cost buildup for labour, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Review Preventative Maintenance (PM) reports and generate corrective repair proposals.
• Support sales by identifying additional opportunities during site visits.

• Maintain professional and timely communication with clients and internal teams.
• Attend project and customer meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships; ensure client satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare and issue contracts, change orders, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Develop project budgets, monitor costs, and provide accurate projections.
• Track material procurement, equipment rentals, labour hours, and subcontractor invoices.
• Manage revenue goals and maintain margin performance on assigned projects.
• Review monthly PM and job‑cost reports; identify variances and implement corrective action.
• Ensure all project documentation (including turnover documents) is accurate, timely, and compliant with Therma’s established PM procedures.
• Provide turnover documentation and warranty letter to client at the end of each job.
• Follow up with billing to ensure timely invoices and verify payment.
• Follow up on any unpaid invoices after 90 days unpaid.

• Lead project teams in both field and operational settings.
• Facilitate resolution of job problems, technical obstacles, and customer concerns.

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC controls industry; field experience required.
• Prior project management or estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Abili…