PreConstruction Manager

About the role

Control Air Enterprises is a complete mechanical & plumbing contracting firm specializing in commercial and industrial air conditioning and plumbing. Since incorporation in 1978, the company has built a diverse team capable of handling all phases of commercial air conditioning. This role is based in the Anaheim headquarters within the PreConstruction division.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering depth and added value to the Business Development, Preconstruction, and Estimating Divisions.
• Design and layout HVAC systems with minimal initial information.
• Plan, design, and construct HVAC systems for commercial facilities, including hydronic and air distribution systems.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and front-end documents with acute attention to detail.
• Work within Commercial, Institutional, Educational, and Healthcare market segments.
• Apply strong understanding of California Building Codes, ASHRAE standards, and OSHPD requirements.
• Coordinate activities to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

Requirements

• 4-year Engineering Degree: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• EIT/PE Licensure (preferred, not required).
• OSHPD experience is crucial.
• LEED AP Accreditation (preferred, not required).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction industry experience at a consulting engineering, engineering/architectural, or design-build company.
• Strong understanding of California Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards, and OSHPD Requirements.
• Mandatory ground-up/new construction commercial experience (High-Rise, Mixed Use, Hotel, Hospital, etc.).
• Competent system design experience (DX, VRF, AHUs, Chillers, Boilers, VAV, FBs, Radiant, Chilled Beams, Smoke Control, Methane).
• Supervisory experience with entry-level and experienced engineering staff.
• Strong social, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to professionally articulate and express company goals.

Skills

• Day-to-day business communication.
• Proposal development and delivery.
• Prospective client presentations.
• Experience with BIM, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BlueBeam (preferred).
• Central Plant Design & Optimization (preferred).
• Energy Modeling Techniques (preferred).
• Sustainable Design Methodologies (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• ESOP retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Pay

$100k–$160k/year.