Pre-Construction Manager

Control Air Enterprises LLC is seeking a highly experienced technically proficient and client-focused Preconstruction Manager who is passionate about developing innovative mechanical system solutions and driving successful project pursuits. The ideal candidate possesses strong engineering design-build and leadership experience along with a deep understanding of HVAC system design California Building Codes ASHRAE standards and complex commercial construction projects. This individual must be capable of providing technical leadership to preconstruction estimating and business development teams while delivering engineering expertise that supports client satisfaction project success and profitable growth.

Why Join Us

• Employee-owned company through our ESOP program
• Industry leader in mechanical construction since 1979
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Challenging and rewarding projects
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide engineering expertise and added value to the Business Development Preconstruction and Estimating teams.
• Lead conceptual HVAC system design and layout activities.
• Review engineering drawings specifications and front-end project documents.
• Support planning design and construction of HVAC airside and hydronic systems.
• Develop creative and cost-effective system solutions for clients.
• Evaluate project opportunities and provide technical recommendations.
• Support proposal development and client presentations.
• Coordinate with owners architects engineers and contractors.
• Review project requirements for compliance with California building codes and industry standards.
• Lead value engineering and constructability review efforts.
• Support strategic project pursuit and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering and preconstruction personnel.
• Promote client satisfaction and long-term relationships.
• Participate in design review meetings and project planning discussions.
• Support project turnover from preconstruction to operations teams.
• Perform additional preconstruction leadership responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management required.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction industry experience.
• Experience with consulting engineering design-build or engineering/construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Codes ASHRAE Standards and OSHPD requirements.
• Experience with healthcare education institutional hospitality and commercial projects.
• Experience with HVAC system design including DX VRF AHUs Chillers Boilers VAV Fan Coils Chilled Beams and related systems.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong verbal written and presentation skills.
• Experience with Revit AutoCAD Navisworks and Bluebeam preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainable design methodologies and energy modeling is a plus.

What Success Looks Like:

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise that supports successful project pursuits client satisfaction and profitable project development.
• Develop innovative HVAC system concepts budgets and design solutions that align with client goals project requirements and construction best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients architects engineers developers and internal stakeholders to support long-term business growth and repeat opportunities.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of mechanical system design California Building Codes ASHRAE standards healthcare design requirements and design-build project delivery methodologies.
• Lead and mentor engineering and preconstruction team members by fostering technical development collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive successful project outcomes through detailed design reviews constructability evaluations value engineering and effective coordination with business development estimating and operations teams.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $100K - $160K (DOE)

Benefits:

• Medical dental and vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FSA & extra insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

About Control Air Enterprises LLC:

We have been in business for over 42 years and are a full Mechanical HVAC contracting firm specializing in Major Construction Tenant Improvement Industrial Plumbing Retrofit Service Controls Energy Commissioning and Detailing. Our divisions can handle a wide range of projects and services that include Design Build Design Assist and Plan & Spec for facilities in the Medical Entertainment Laboratory Hotel Resort Office Government Education Civic and Commercial industries. We are also 100% employed owned (ESOP) have over 1000 family members and have one of the largest fabrication shops in California. Our corporate headquarters are in Southern California (Anaheim - just south of Los Angeles) conveniently located near several major freeways. We also have offices in San Diego and Livermore (Northern California). Our manufacturing facilities are located in Anaheim (Southern California) and Livermore (Northern California).

Please refer to our website at for additional information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Employment Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration sponsorship or work authorization benefits now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Control Air Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation.

We recruit hire train promote compensate and administer all employment practices based on qualifications merit business needs and other legitimate job-related factors. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

Control Air does not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry national origin religion creed sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding reproductive health decision-making age (40 and over) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants Requiring Accommodation:

Control Air is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.

If you require assistance completing an application participating in an interview or otherwise participating in the recruiting process please contact

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Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

No Agency Submissions:

Control Air does not accept unsolicited resumes candidate profiles or candidate submissions from staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters for this position.

Any unsolicited submissions received without a current signed agreement and written authorization from Control Airs Human Resources or Talent Acquisition Department will be considered the property of Control Air. Control Air will not be obligated to pay any placement referral or recruiting fees associated with such submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.

Required Experience:

Manager