Preconstruction Manager- Asheville, North Carolina

AHU Technologies Inc.; Asheville (NC); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus Program

Company Vehicle

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Six Paid Holidays/Personal Days

Relocation Assistance Available

Career Growth Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

AHU Technologies Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of commercial projects across healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.

You will oversee budgeting, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, client coordination, and subcontractor engagement while partnering with Operations to ensure a smooth transition into construction. Experience with CMAR and Design-Build delivery is required; strong leadership and client-facing skills are

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with strong preconstruction, estimating, or operations leadership experience.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build project delivery.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Partner with Operations teams to align project scope, logistics, staffing, and execution strategies.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and milestone deliverables.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, quantity takeoffs, GMP proposals, and value engineering recommendations.
• Support business development through proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for accuracy and constructability.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners.
• Identify project risks and provide cost-effective construction solutions.
• Ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project operations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Risk management

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Bid Management

Descripción del empleo

LOCATION: Asheville, North Carolina

• WORK TYPE: On-Site
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5+ Years
• 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.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Partner with Operations teams to align project scope, logistics, staffing, and execution strategies.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and milestone deliverables.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, quantity takeoffs, GMP proposals, and value engineering recommendations.
• Support business development through proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for accuracy and constructability.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners.
• Identify project risks and provide cost-effective construction solutions.
• Ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project operations.

QUALIFICATIONS / IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with strong preconstruction, estimating, or operations leadership experience.
• Experience with CMAR and Design-Build project delivery.
• 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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS (if applicable)

• Commercial Construction Estimating
• Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Analysis
• 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
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Six Paid Holidays/Personal Days
• Fuel Card & Per Diem (when applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Career Growth Opportunities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site commercial construction environment.
• Collaboration with clients, architects, subcontractors, and operations teams.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Regular site visits, meetings, and coordination activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Experience in healthcare, education, and municipal construction projects is highly preferred.
• Strong ownership mindset and client-focused approach required.