Job DescriptionGeneral PurposeThe
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 & ResponsibilitiesOpportunity 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. 
