Preconstruction Manager - Plumbing

Control-Air-Enterprises-LL; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Control Air in Anaheim, CA is seeking an experienced Plumbing Preconstruction Manager I to lead technical efforts in planning, budgeting, design coordination, and the development of cost-effective plumbing solutions for complex projects.

You will collaborate with owners, engineers, architects, estimators, project managers, and operations teams to drive preconstruction success and ensure constructability and value across healthcare, commercial, and industrial builds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plumbing design, engineering, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and applicable codes.
• Experience with healthcare, commercial, industrial, institutional, or large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to review construction documents and develop technical solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and owner requirements.
• Analyze plumbing systems for constructability, feasibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop conceptual plumbing designs and budget narratives.
• Evaluate domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty piping systems.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Support estimating efforts through design review, equipment evaluation, and system analysis.
• Participate in design-build and design-assist project delivery.
• Conduct value engineering and alternative system evaluations.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for equipment selections and pricing.
• Assist with project pursuits, proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Support early procurement planning and long-lead equipment evaluations.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and internal operations teams.
• Coordinate plumbing systems with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in BIM model reviews and clash detection efforts.
• Assist with prefabrication and modular construction planning.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Office

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Location: Anaheim, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 annually

Build Something Bigger With Us

Let's be honest. Life is too short to spend it doing work that doesn't inspire you.

If you're an experienced plumbing design professional ready to influence projects before construction begins, we'd love to meet you. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the planning, budgeting, design coordination, and technical development of some of California's most complex and exciting construction projects.

As a Plumbing Preconstruction Manager I, you will serve as a key technical resource during project pursuits and preconstruction activities, collaborating with owners, engineers, architects, estimators, project managers, and operations teams to develop innovative, cost-effective plumbing solutions.

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership

• Review drawings, specifications, Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and owner requirements.
• Analyze plumbing systems for constructability, feasibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop conceptual plumbing designs and budget narratives.
• Evaluate domestic water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, medical gas, and specialty piping systems.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Support estimating efforts through design review, equipment evaluation, and system analysis.

Preconstruction & Design Support

• Participate in design-build and design-assist project delivery.
• Conduct value engineering and alternative system evaluations.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for equipment selections and pricing.
• Assist with project pursuits, proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Support early procurement planning and long-lead equipment evaluations.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and internal operations teams.
• Coordinate plumbing systems with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in BIM model reviews and clash detection efforts.
• Assist with prefabrication and modular construction planning.

Project Transition

• Conduct site visits and existing condition assessments.
• Support project handoff from preconstruction to operations teams.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, sequencing, and coordination efforts.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies for successful project execution.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5+ years of plumbing design, engineering, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and applicable codes.
• Experience with healthcare, commercial, industrial, institutional, or large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to review construction documents and develop technical solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience working with design-build or design-assist projects.
• Understanding of construction processes and contractor coordination.
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Control Air?

For more than 42 years, Control Air has been California's Homegrown Mechanical Experts. We are a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in Major Construction, Tenant Improvement, Industrial, Plumbing, Retrofit, Service, Controls, Energy Commissioning, and Detailing.

With over 1,000 employee-owners, multiple California locations, and one of the largest fabrication facilities in the state, we offer the resources of a large company while maintaining a family-oriented culture built on collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Benefits Include

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Ownership Matters

At Control Air, you're not just an employee, you're an owner. Through our ESOP program, every eligible employee has the opportunity to share in the success of the company and help shape its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.