The AEC industry isn’t built on transactions. It’s built on people who show up, every single day, with authenticity, intelligence, and the willingness to solve real problems together.
I’m sharing a job opportunity today because that’s exactly what this looks like in practice.
LinkedIn has become something genuinely rare: a space where we can actively support each other’s growth. Where a network isn’t just a network. It’s infrastructure.
The AEC industry runs on relationships. Fifty years of sustained momentum didn’t happen because of software upgrades or market timing. It happened because people like you chose to build partnerships that lasted decades. Because someone in your network trusted someone, and that chain of trust created value that compounds across generations.
Most of us never leave this industry for one reason: the people are exceptional. The relationships are real. The work actually matters.
That reality doesn’t sustain itself. It requires you to actively nurture it when the opportunity shows up.
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MEET THE TEAM I’M VOUCHING FOR
I’ve worked closely with RM Manifold Group’s leadership. They’re one of those rare organizations where intelligence, humor, and genuine care don’t compete. They’re woven together.
This team leads with clarity. They listen fast. They execute clean. They value autonomy over politics. They reward initiative and follow-through. And they know how to laugh while doing consequential work.
They’re expanding territory across the Midwest and Northeast right now. They’re looking for a Sales Engineer – Commercial HVAC who thrives on technical problem-solving and real human connection.
This isn’t a role at a company trying to figure out who they are. This is a role at an organization that knows exactly what they stand for and who they want in the room.
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THE ROLE
Sales Engineer – Commercial HVAC
Position: Sales Engineer – Commercial HVAC
Setup: Remote | Two weeks travel per month
Territory: Midwest and Northeast
Brands: US Draft, LFSystems, Kutzner + Weber
Day-to-day: Direct engagement with engineers, contractors, mechanical reps. Problem-solving. Trust-building. Moving projects forward.
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WHY THIS ACTUALLY MATTERS
RM Manifold is engineering-led, which means credibility moves faster than politics.
Their leadership team values curiosity, autonomy, and follow-through over micromanagement.
Their portfolio of solutions genuinely improves performance, safety, and energy efficiency in commercial HVAC systems.
When you choose who to recommend to an organization like this, you’re not just placing a person. You’re influencing the next twenty years of that person’s career and the culture they’ll help shape.
That’s stewardship. That’s what this industry was built on.
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HERE’S MY ASK
If this resonates with you, and you know someone in your network who fits this profile, send them this directly. Reach out to me if you want to facilitate an introduction.
You have power in your network. Real power. The ability to connect people with organizations that will accelerate their trajectory and align with their values. That’s not a small thing. That’s how the best careers in this industry actually happen.
This is how momentum compounds. One excellent person. One values-aligned organization. Repeated across the network.
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THE PEOPLE YOU WORK WITH IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
Will shape not just your career but the direction of this entire industry.
Choose wisely. Act decisively. Support the people and organizations that deserve it.
That’s leadership.
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💼 Message me directly if you’re interested or know someone who is. I’ll facilitate the introduction.
Originally published in Ashlei Rolloff’s HVAC Leaders newsletter on LinkedIn.
Quick answers
How do the best AEC and HVAC jobs get filled?
Many move through referrals and trusted relationships before they reach a job board. When someone you trust vouches for a team or a candidate, both sides start with credibility a posting cannot create.
How can you help someone in your network find a role?
Share openings you can vouch for, introduce candidates directly to hiring leaders, and tell both sides why the fit makes sense. A personal introduction carries more weight than a reshared post.
Why does the AEC industry run on relationships?
Projects last years and depend on partners who show up and solve problems together. Trust built across decades of work keeps people in the industry and moves careers forward.
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