Project Engineer, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Project Engineer (San Jose, CA)

Therma, a Legence Company, seeks an immediate Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager with overall planning & scheduling, resource allocation, and project accounting. This role requires experience in construction and strong project management skills.

San Jose, CA (Full-time onsite)

• Project Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, and Safety Management
• Maintain strong relationships with GC’s and Owners
• Assist in gathering pricing and ensuring on‑time delivery of materials from vendors
• Manage schedule, billings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and select/monitor subs
• Perform pre‑construction administrative duties
• Submittal Management, COR/CO Management, Schedule Updates, Meeting preparation and participation
• Project Reporting Management
• Administrative and office support for the project management team
• Assist in developing project documentation & estimating by reviewing Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and Construction Drawings
• Generate pre‑bid Requests for Information and track project issues
• Prepare project close‑out documents, internal work documents, and shipping documents
• Order and track materials; assist in material selection
• Establish and maintain vendor/supplier relationships; negotiate prices; schedule or expedite deliveries
• Prepare purchase orders and secure approval from Project Managers

• Experience working for an HVAC or plumbing mechanical contractor on large commercial projects strongly preferred
• Experience 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

• Organized: Sense of urgency, ability to set priorities, and build action plans; thorough, methodical, result‑oriented with strong attention to detail; combines predictable SOPs with continuous improvement.
• Problem‑Solving: Identifies patterns beyond noise; demonstrates willingness to engage, asks questions, separates facts from assumptions, provides practical solutions.
• Agile: Capable of shifting between self‑reliance and collaboration; operates in multi‑site, matrixed environment; adaptable and willing to adjust style.

$85k–$120k, depending on experience.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4%
• Health & Welfare Benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, accident & illness coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance: basic life and AD&D valued at $50K; voluntary buy‑up option
• Time Off:
  Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays as per policy
• Expenses:
  Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy

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Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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