Preconstruction Manager

Dhaka Technology Limited; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company vehicle option

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager in Asheville, NC to lead budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and client coordination during the preconstruction phase for commercial projects. This role partners with operations to ensure a smooth handoff from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has strong CMAR and Design-Build experience, 5+ years in commercial construction, and proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, costs, and risk while delivering value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial construction with estimating/preconstruction leadership.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Ability to analyze costs, risks, and financial strategies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process including budgeting and scheduling.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules and milestones.
• Prepare cost estimates, GMP proposals, and value engineering analyses.
• Ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to operations.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Leadership

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Full time

Preconstruction Manager

Asheville, United States | Posted on 09/11/2026

• Salary $120,000 - $150,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
• State/Province North Carolina
• Country United States

Job Description

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is hiring on behalf of its client, a well established commercial construction company delivering healthcare, education, and municipal projects. We are seeking a driven and experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects. This role oversees estimating, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and project planning while working closely with Operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept through construction execution. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial construction experience, expertise in estimating and preconstruction processes, and the ability to manage relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams. Experience with Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build project delivery methods is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and client coordination.
  
• Manage preconstruction deliverables from initial concept through project handoff.
  
• Develop and maintain preconstruction schedules, milestone tracking, and project planning documents.
  
• Partner closely with Operations teams to align scope, logistics, constructability, staffing, scheduling, and execution strategies.
  

Estimating and Cost Management

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, value engineering analyses, and GMP proposals.
  
• Review project documents, specifications, and drawings to identify cost impacts and potential risks.
  
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure accurate and competitive project budgets.
  
• Provide cost recommendations and strategies to support successful project outcomes.
  

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Support business development activities, including proposals, interviews, conceptual budgeting, and client presentations.
  
• Lead client facing discussions related to cost updates, scope alignment, and value engineering opportunities.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams.
  

Project Planning and Coordination

• Provide constructability input during the design phase to minimize risks and improve project execution.
  
• Identify opportunities to control costs, improve efficiency, and enhance project delivery.
  
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to support successful project planning.
  
• Ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to Operations teams.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction with strong estimating, preconstruction, and/or operations leadership experience.
  
• Experience managing trade partner pricing efforts and client facing project deliverables.
  
• Strong understanding of CMAR and Design-Build delivery methods.
  
• Ability to analyze construction costs, project risks, and financial strategies.
  
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, specifications, contracts, and building processes.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced construction environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare, education, or municipal construction projects.
  
• Experience managing large scale commercial construction projects.
  
• Strong network and experience working with subcontractors and trade partners.
  
• Proven ability to lead presentations and collaborate with clients and design teams.
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Average salary: $120,000 to $150,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Performance based bonus program
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• Life insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Vehicle allowance, fuel cards, and per diem, when applicable
• Career growth and professional development opportunities