HVAC & Plumbing Preconstruction Lead: Growth & Value

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Fountain Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for HVAC & Plumbing in Fountain Valley, CA. You will drive mechanical revenue, lead preconstruction activities, and collaborate with estimating, procurement, and project management teams to optimize cost, schedule, and lifecycle value on projects.

The role requires senior-level expertise in mechanical systems, strong leadership, and a track record in preconstruction. Direct-hire, onsite position with strategic impact on Southern California pipelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably mechanical subcontracting operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Experience with operations, estimating, construction and business units.
• Ability to build trust and influence others.
• Proven success managing preconstruction for wide range of relevant projects, managing teams, and leading by example.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCad or Revit, Project Scheduling software, and ERP software like COINS, JDEdwards, SAP, Timberline or Viewpoint.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Client’s core values of Family, Loyalty, and Respect. We must always keep the best interest of the company first and foremost
• Develop and maintain client, industry, and community relationships that are mutually beneficial and will directly translate to client retention and new business acquisition in project pursuits
• Lead and collaborate with Project Development on project pursuits with a focus on HVAC
• Coordinate with Estimating and Project Development on cost estimates, contract and procurement strategies, and construction planning
• Formulate budgets for potential projects and assist in reviewing bid proposals and estimates before submittal
• Provide value engineering solutions considering cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications
• Prepare basis of designs, system concepts / designs, cost estimates, and construction design documents
• Refine construction scopes of work and design packages during development phases; coordinate with both internal and external design teams toward project deliverables
• Attend and lead Client’s project team for all design and coordination meetings for assigned projects
• Manage and maintain all documentation/deliverables, presenting them to project owner in organized manner
• Maintain a value-add approach to preconstruction
• Attend job walks and in-person meetings with clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors and other project personnel as required
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of budget control during the preconstruction phase of the project
• Manage all aspects of risk of projects and work with the operations team to mitigate potential risks for construction execution
• Attend relevant industry events and represent Client in a professional capacity
• Attend weekly sales meetings and contribute to the company’s strategic planning of project pursuits in all locations
• Grow our HVAC business organically through exceeding existing client expectations and support Business Development activities through relationships and seeking out new industry business opportunities, markets and development

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Construction Management or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

ERP software (COINS, SAP, Timberline, Viewpoint)

Job description

IAPMO is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for HVAC & Plumbing in Fountain Valley, CA. You will drive mechanical revenue, lead preconstruction activities, and collaborate with estimating, procurement, and project management teams to optimize cost, schedule, and lifecycle value on projects.

The role requires senior-level expertise in mechanical systems, strong leadership, and a track record in preconstruction. Direct-hire, onsite position with strategic impact on Southern California pipelines.