Project Executive

About the role

Therma, a Legence Company, has over 50 years of experience redefining mechanical construction in California, known for outstanding client service and attention to detail while balancing innovative, facility‑specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost‑conscious approach. The firm employs more than 1,100 people across three regional offices and serves clients in Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center sectors. Therma’s culture is open, innovative, collaborative and fun, recognized as a #1 Best Place to Work multiple times. Location: San Jose, CA. This position is full‑time and onsite; remote work is not available.

Ready to make your mark? Therma is seeking a Project Executive who can leverage unique talent and point of view to redefine what’s possible through teamwork and collaboration. The role is primarily responsible for creating and leading successful projects, requiring strong collaboration, communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, utilize and lead staff from all departments as needed for projects, through the entirety of the project.
• Execute all functions of sales, including helping to create estimates and proposals, reviewing contracts, conducting meetings and finalizing all sales.
• Supervise Therma business activity from inception of sales to successful job completion.
• Prepare budget projections and control costs.
• Provide communications including memos, contracts, change orders, strategies and the like to ensure best practices and legal protection.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain good‑natured relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and others in the industry.
• Attend all Therma Project Management Sales and Construction meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate pre‑construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors.
• Directly supervise Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Job Supervisory Personnel and others.
• Manage project risks and identify potential issues.
• Ensure all project work is completed in compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in estimating, design and management of HVAC projects ranging from $50,000 to $25+ million.
• Ability to operate independently and autonomously, with discretionary judgment to know when to consult others in the organization.
• Experience successfully developing new business.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and project management abilities, employing strong organizational skills to respond successfully to a high volume of issues.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred, but not required.
• Current licensed PE preferred, but not required.
• Must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: dollar‑for‑dollar match 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, with 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.

Pay

Salary range: $215,000 – $235,000