Director of Engineering Sales & Preconstruction

NOW HIRING: Director of Engineering Sales & Preconstruction
Gastonia, NC | Commercial HVAC
Base Salary: $170,000–$220,000

GSM Services is looking for an experienced Commercial HVAC leader to help drive the next stage of our growth.

We’re not looking for someone to simply manage an estimating department. We’re looking for a strategic leader who knows how to develop opportunities, build relationships, win design-build work, and turn a strong pipeline into profitable projects.

GSM is working toward an ambitious goal: growing from approximately $50M to $150M in annual revenue. This position will be one of the key leaders helping us get there.

What You’ll Lead

Design-build and design-assist project development
Engineering and preconstruction strategy
Conceptual estimating and value engineering
Relationships with engineers, GCs, owners, developers, and key accounts
Major commercial HVAC pursuits and proposal strategy
Estimating and preconstruction teams
A potential $15M–$50M+ annual project pipeline

We’re Looking for Someone With

✔ 10+ years of commercial HVAC experience
✔ 5+ years of leadership experience
✔ Strong mechanical systems knowledge
✔ Design-build experience
✔ Estimating and preconstruction expertise
✔ A proven ability to develop business and win profitable work

Experience with large commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, municipal, or manufacturing projects is especially valuable.

Benefits & Perks

At GSM Services, we believe in taking great care of our team—on and off the job. Our coworkers enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and overall quality of life, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Paid Holidays throughout the year
• Health Insurance with quality coverage options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company support
• Profit Sharing Program—your contribution helps us grow, and you share in the success
• Life Insurance paid by the company
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Company Vehicle (role-dependent)
• Branded Uniforms provided at no cost
• Company-Paid Training & Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement to support continued education
• Apprenticeship Opportunities for skill-building and career progression
• Recruitment Incentive Bonus Program
• Gym Membership Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• A Supportive, People-First Workplace Culture

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to have a significant voice in the future of GSM’s Commercial HVAC Division. You’ll work directly with senior leadership and collaborate across Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Operations, and Project Management to help shape how we pursue and win work.

If you’re an experienced mechanical construction leader who enjoys building relationships, developing teams, solving complex project challenges, and winning work, we’d like to talk with you.