Preconstruction Manager - HVAC
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Purpose
The Preconstruction Manager leads the technical and commercial development of PACS projects prior to proposal issuance. This role partners with sales, engineering, and estimating to ensure opportunities are feasible, technically sound, and aligned with Pure Air's restoration methodology. The position serves as the internal gatekeeper for scope, budget, and risk-protecting client experience and national account integrity, particularly within healthcare and institutional programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Opportunity Evaluation & Qualification
Conduct first technical review of all sales and national account opportunities
Assess:
Technical feasibility
Strategic alignment
Budget realism
Operational fit
Determine delivery approach:
Restoration
Retrofit
Replacement
Decline/reposition
Scope Development
Develop clear, defensible AHU restoration scopes, including:
Coil replacement
Fan array retrofits
Protective coatings
Structural repairs
Drain pans
Filtration & IAQ improvements
Collaborate with engineering to ensure best-practice restoration standards
Preconstruction Budgeting
Prepare conceptual budgets and ROM estimates
Validate assumptions related to:
Access and phasing
Infection control (healthcare)
Operational impacts
Mechanical system integration
Estimating Coordination
Bridge sales and estimating by providing:
Complete scopes and assumptions
Site documentation
Bid strategy guidance
Prevent underdeveloped opportunities from entering estimating
Proposal Risk Management
Review proposals and budget letters for:
Scope accuracy
Realistic budgets
Proper exclusions
Constructability
Client & Consultant Engagement
Participate in early discussions with:
Facility leaders
Consulting engineers
Construction managers
National account stakeholders
Position PACS as a technical authority in HVAC restoration
Programmatic Account Support
Support national programs across:
Healthcare
Universities, labs, and research facilities
Automotive manufacturers
Financial services
Ensure alignment with program contracting frameworks
Continuous Improvement
Develop standardized preconstruction workflows and intake processes
Implement tools to improve:
Scope clarity
Proposal accuracy
Estimating efficiency
Client confidence
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred
Programming experience (VBA, C#, etc.) preferred
Experience with cloud platforms (Procore, e-Builder, iAuditor, etc.) preferred
Ability to travel up to 50%
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to: health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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