Project Manager

Therma; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Business travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Therma, a Legence company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager based in the San Jose area for HVAC/mechanical projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, develop scopes of work, budgets, and cost estimates, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with strong client communication.

This full-time, onsite role requires ability to manage multiple jobs, coordinate resources across departments, review submittals, and resolve technical issues, with emphasis on customer satisfaction and

Qualifications

• 5+ years PM experience in HVAC/Plumbing.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management preferred.
• Current licensed PE preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional communications with co-workers and clients.
• Makes sales contacts, researches customer needs and follows up on sales leads.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, assures client satisfaction.
• Coordinate utilize and lead staff from all departments as needed for projects, through the entirety of project.
• Prepare budget projections and control costs; provide communications and contracts to ensure best practices and legal protection.
• Meet established revenue and profit goals.
• Attend client project meetings.
• Will be required to be on job sites during construction activities and during critical project times.
• Establish, manage and provide leadership to job/project team.
• Facilitates and troubleshoots problems associated with project.
• Purchase materials and equipment as needed; maintains control and projections of costs.
• Conscious of budgets and project costs and the ability to value engineer.
• Able to assemble and review submittals with the client and installation crew.
• Communicate with the client and troubleshoot technical issues on projects.
• Able to cost out change orders and present to the client.
• Track material costs and labor hours when necessary.
• Redline and mark up drawings as needed.
• Provide department leadership by example and mentoring.
• Support accountability for individual projects as well as MEP department in general.

Skills

Project management

HVAC/Plumbing knowledge

MS Office

Customer relations

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Creative problem solving

Team player

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management

PE license (preferred)

Job description

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.

Office Location

The position is located in San Jose, CA. Full-time, onsite. Remote option is unavailable.

Therma has an immediate need for an experienced Project Manager who will be based out of the San Jose Area and who enjoys the challenge of unique designs, projects and deadlines. This position requires the ability to run jobs big and small, coordinate multiple jobs simultaneously, while also providing leadership to large project teams. The Project Manager works with customers to develop the scope of work, budgeting and estimating costs, and oversees preparation of documents and mechanical, piping, and plumbing project plans. The Project Manager assists in procurement of equipment and materials and is responsible for reviewing, reporting, and projecting all project costs. The position is responsible for managing project roles and identifying and coordinating resource requirements. The most important aspect of the job is to provide customer satisfaction. The Project Manager ensures effective communications and assures relationships between customers and project team members are maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional communications with co-workers and clients
• Makes sales contacts, researches customer needs and follows up on sales leads
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, assures client satisfaction
• Coordinate utilize and lead staff from all departments as needed for projects, through the entirety of project.
• Prepare budget projections and control costs. Provide communications including memos, contracts, change orders, strategies and the like to ensure best practices and legal protection.
• Meet established revenue and profit goals
• Attend client project meetings
• Will be required to be on job sites during construction activities and during critical project times
• Establish, manage and provide leadership to job/project team
• Facilitates and troubleshoots problems associated with project
• Purchase materials and equipment as neededMaintains control and accurate projections of project costs
• Conscious of budgets and project costs and the ability to value engineer.
• Able to assemble and review submittals with the client and installation crew
• Ability to communicate with the client and trouble shoot technical issues on projects.
• Able to cost out change orders and present to the client.
• Track material costs and labor hours when necessary.
• Able to redline and mark up drawings as needed
• Provides department leadership by example and mentoring
• Supports accountability for individual projects as well as MEP department in general
• Maintains and follows established Therma Project Management procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Project Manager in HVAC Mechanical / Plumbing industry.
• Ability to operate independently and autonomously, and yet possess the discretionary judgment to know when it's appropriate to consult with others in the organization
• Proficient on MS Office Suite
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Attention to Detail
• Proactive
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Team Player
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Creative use of skills and resources to get the job done
• BS in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management, or relatable field preferred, but not required
• Current licensed PE preferred, but not required

Salary: $125k-$175k depending on experience. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave); company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job -related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law