Project Engineer

Legence • San Jose, CA

11d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is full-time and onsite in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

• Experience working in the construction industry required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for an HVAC or Plumbing Mechanical Contractor on large commercial projects strongly preferred.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related construction degree strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and project management with the overall planning & scheduling, resource allocation and project accounting.
• Assist in gathering the best pricing and on-time delivery of materials from vendors.
• Assist in managing: schedule, billings, submittals, RFI’s & change orders, select and monitor subs.
• Perform pre-construction administrative duties.
• Manage submittals.
• Manage COR/CO.
• Perform schedule updates.
• Prepare for and participate in all relevant project meetings.
• Manage project reporting.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree