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Preconstruction Manager Asheville North Carolina

AHU Technologies

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    This role oversees budgeting, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, client coordination, and subcontractor engagement while partnering closely with Operations to ensure a successful transition into construction. The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects across healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, District of Columbia
    Websitehttps://AHUTECH.COM

    Description

    Work Type: On-Site
    Experience: 5+ Years in Commercial Construction
    Salary: Depending on Experience
    Job Type: Full-Time

    Position Overview
    The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects across healthcare, education, and municipal sectors. This role oversees budgeting, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, client coordination, and subcontractor engagement while partnering closely with Operations to ensure a successful transition into construction. Experience with Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build delivery methods is required.

    Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success
    • Preconstruction Leadership: Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
    • Operations Alignment: Partner with Operations teams to align project scope, logistics, staffing, and execution strategies. Ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project operations.
    • Cost & Schedule Management: Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and milestone deliverables. Prepare conceptual budgets, quantity takeoffs, GMP proposals, and value engineering recommendations.
    • Business Development & Interviews: Support business development through proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
    • Design & Contract Review: Review construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for accuracy and constructability.
    • Procurement & Negotiation: Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
    • Relationship & Risk Management: Develop strong relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners. Identify project risks and provide cost-effective construction solutions.
    Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Attributes
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
    • Experience: 5+ years of commercial construction experience with strong preconstruction, estimating, or operations leadership experience.
    • Delivery Methods: Mandatory experience with CMAR and Design-Build project delivery.
    • Sector Experience: Healthcare, education, and municipal construction experience is highly preferred.
    Core Attributes:
    • Strong estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost analysis skills.
    • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
    • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with an ownership mindset and client-focused approach.
    Technical Skills
    • Commercial Construction Estimating
    • Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Analysis
    • Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development
    • Value Engineering
    • Construction Scheduling
    • CMAR & Design-Build Delivery
    • Bid Management
    • Contract & Specification Review
    • Budget Development
    • Microsoft Office & Construction Management Software
    Benefits Package & Employee Programs
    • Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Program
    • Car Allowance or Company Vehicle + Fuel Card & Per Diem (when applicable)
    • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Life, Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Options
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
    • Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Six Paid Holidays / Personal Days
    • Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates
    • Career Growth Opportunities
    Work Environment & Additional Details
    • Environment: On-site commercial construction setting with regular site visits, meetings, and coordination activities.
    • Collaboration: Close collaboration with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal operations teams.
    • Pace & Culture: Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple concurrent projects.
    • Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Compensation: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year




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