On-Site Preconstruction Lead: GMP & Budgeting

AHU Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Relocation Assistance Available

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Six Paid Holidays

Job summary

AHU Technologies seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities from concept budgeting through GMP development and project handoff. You will collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, internal teams, and trade partners to manage scope, budgeting, estimating, constructability reviews, procurement planning, and value engineering.

The role requires 4+ years in preconstruction or related fields and a bachelor’s degree in a construction discipline.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets, estimates, and GMP proposals.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and trade practices.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities from concept through project handoff.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants throughout design development.
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates at each design phase.
• Prepare GMP proposals, contract exhibits, and pricing documentation.
• Perform value engineering and recommend cost-saving alternatives.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide feasibility recommendations.
• Coordinate logistics planning, sequencing, and scheduling strategies.
• Prepare bid packages, trade scopes, and procurement documents.
• Solicit, review, level, and evaluate subcontractor bids.
• Maintain scope sheets, risk logs, contingencies, and project budgets.
• Coordinate project transition to operations and construction teams
• Support business development activities and client presentations.
• Mentor junior preconstruction staff and promote cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Estimating

Construction management

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

MS Project/Primavera P6

Job description

AHU Technologies seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities from concept budgeting through GMP development and project handoff. You will collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, internal teams, and trade partners to manage scope, budgeting, estimating, constructability reviews, procurement planning, and value engineering.

The role requires 4+ years in preconstruction or related fields and a bachelor’s degree in a construction discipline.