HVAC Pre-Construction Manager - Residential

Description With deep roots in the Raleigh-Durham area, our team has proudly served the community for decades. As a trusted partner in the residential home building industry, we are known for our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and enduring partnerships. Specializing in single-family HVAC and electrical installations, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering consistent quality and developing long-term relationships with clients, builders, and general contractors alike. We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the HVAC Pre-Construction Manager (Residential) position to join our award-winning team. Great Reasons to Join: 11x Employee Voted Top Workplace Highly Competitive Wage Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness) $15k Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned) Training and Support Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Advancement Opportunities Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change. Position Summary: The HVAC Pre-Construction Manager (Residential) leads all planning activities before construction begins, including reviewing drawings, managing bids and estimates, coordinating with internal and external teams, and ensuring smooth project kickoff. Position Responsibilities: Review and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Coordinate with builders to understand bid specifications and requirements. Oversee and review vendor and project quotes for accuracy, adjusting as needed. Assign and manage workloads for Estimators to meet bid deadlines. Attend site meetings with contractors, builders, and owners to discuss and bid projects. Coordinate and package awarded bid documents for Project Managers and internal kickoff. Schedule/lead project kickoff meetings, presenting startup documentation and specifications. Collaborate with Design, Estimating, and Operations teams to ensure updated and accurate plan folders pre- and post-bid. Ensure correct proposals, estimates, and quotes are supplied in coordination with the Office Manager and leadership. Identify and resolve scope discrepancies between contracts, handoffs, and proposals. Manage bid documentation, including submittal packages, pricing bulletins, addendums, and long forms. Coordinate procurement and identify cost savings opportunities for materials such as lighting, gear, wiring, and fire alarm equipment. Assist with job setup, project coding, budget development, and job file creation. Request CAD/DWF drawings or building permits when needed. Assist in creating change orders for in-progress projects. Select materials, verify pricing, ensure compliance with contractor specifications, and calculate profitability. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: 5+ years estimating experience. Required: Familiarity with construction bidding software; experience with Wrightsoft preferred. Required: Experience with blueprint reading and computerized/digital takeoff.l Required: Supervisory or team leadership experience. Preferred: Experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit at a desk and/or computer for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Benefits and Compensation: We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. EEO Statement: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carolina Air Conditioning Co