Preconstruction Engineer

Control-Air-Enterprises-LL; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

FSA and supplemental insurance options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Control Air Enterprises LLC is seeking a dynamic Preconstruction team member to support project planning, development, and pursuit efforts. You will review drawings, assist in budgets, and contribute to design optimization while coordinating with vendors and BIM teams.

The role requires 0-3 years in construction/engineering or related fields; internships are highly desirable. Bachelor's in ME/CM/ET/Arch preferred; the firm emphasizes ESOP participation and collaborative growth.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in construction, engineering, estimating, BIM, or related fields.
• Internship experience in construction or engineering is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and construction industry experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and project requirements.
• Assist in developing conceptual budgets, estimates, and project cost analyses.
• Support value engineering efforts and evaluation of alternative design solutions.
• Assist with preliminary HVAC and plumbing system analysis and system selection.
• Review and redline mechanical and plumbing systems to support estimating efforts.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential coordination issues.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interview materials.
• Support responses to RFIs, design questions, and technical requests.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain budget pricing, equipment selections, and technical information.
• Participate in BIM coordination and model review activities utilizing Revit and related software.
• Attend design coordination meetings, job walks, and client meetings as required.
• Assist with documenting meeting notes, action items, and project records.
• Support project handoff efforts from preconstruction to operations teams.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in department software platforms and industry best practices.
• Support collaboration between engineering, estimating, operations, and design teams.

Job description

Control Air Enterprises LLC, an employee-owned company (ESOP), is looking to add a dynamic and results-driven individual to our Preconstruction team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the successful planning, development, and pursuit of projects, with success defined as: Accurate Project Development, Client Relationship Support and Satisfaction, Profitable Project Outcomes, and Continuous Learning and Growth both Individually and Corporately.

Under the direction of the Preconstruction Manager and Preconstruction Director, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support Preconstruction Managers throughout all phases of project pursuits and preconstruction services.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and project requirements.
• Assist in developing conceptual budgets, estimates, and project cost analyses.
• Support value engineering efforts and evaluation of alternative design solutions.
• Assist with preliminary HVAC and plumbing system analysis and system selection.
• Review and redline mechanical and plumbing systems to support estimating efforts.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential coordination issues.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interview materials.
• Support responses to RFIs, design questions, and technical requests.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain budget pricing, equipment selections, and technical information.
• Participate in BIM coordination and model review activities utilizing Revit and related software.
• Attend design coordination meetings, job walks, and client meetings as required.
• Assist with documenting meeting notes, action items, and project records.
• Support project handoff efforts from preconstruction to operations teams.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in department software platforms and industry best practices.
• Support collaboration between engineering, estimating, operations, and design teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Systems & Project Exposure

• Chilled water and heating hot water systems
• Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Packaged rooftop units
• Medical and healthcare mechanical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Commercial and industrial mechanical systems

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and construction industry experience may be considered.

Experience

• 0-3 years of experience in construction, engineering, estimating, BIM, or related fields.
• Internship experience in construction or engineering is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn:

• HVAC and plumbing systems
• Construction documents and specifications
• Mechanical and plumbing terminology
• Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Plan & Spec project delivery methods
• Basic engineering calculations
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Revit (preferred)
• Navisworks (preferred)

Benefits Include the Following

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and supplemental insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.00 per hour

Why Control Air?

Let's be honest, life is too short to work at a job you don't love. So, do something about it! Come be a part of our team and work with us on industry-defining projects.

We are a family of passionate people who are smart, kind, and highly skilled. We love what we do and take pride in being California's Homegrown Mechanical Experts.

A little about us: We have been in business for over 42 years and are a full-service mechanical contracting firm specializing in Major Construction, Tenant Improvement, Industrial, Plumbing, Retrofit, Service, Controls, Energy Commissioning, and Detailing. Our divisions support Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Plan & Spec projects across healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, laboratories, government, education, civic, office, and commercial markets.

We are also:

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• More than 1,000 employee-owners strong
• Home to one of the largest fabrication facilities in California

Our corporate headquarters is located in Anaheim, California, with additional offices in San Diego and Livermore, and manufacturing facilities in both Anaheim and Livermore.

Please visit www.controlac.com for additional information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.