Senior Preconstruction Manager

AHU technology; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional Development & Career Grow

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

AHU technology is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead strategic pursuits in complex commercial construction from preconstruction through handoff. You will direct budgeting, GMP development, and buyout planning while guiding estimators and coordinating with executives, clients, architects, and partners.

The role emphasizes constructability, cost certainty, risk management, and proactive pursuit strategies in a fast-paced on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Proven leadership experience managing estimating or preconstruction teams.
• Strong understanding of labor and material market trends and subcontractor availability.
• Experience with negotiated projects, CMAR, Design-Build, or design-assist delivery methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction strategy for large, complex, and high-profile commercial projects.
• Manage, mentor, and oversee estimators and preconstruction team members.
• Partner with business development and leadership on pursuit strategies, interviews, and client engagement.
• Direct conceptual budgeting, estimating, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
• Develop trade partner strategies, procurement plans, and buyout sequencing.
• Coordinate constructability reviews, logistics planning, project scheduling, and phasing strategies.
• Facilitate value engineering, scope alignment, and cost risk mitigation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain risk logs, contingency plans, and market condition assessments.
• Present estimates, budgets, and recommendations to owners, architects, and executive leadership.
• Oversee proposal development, pricing narratives, and bid documentation.
• Ensure smooth project handoff to operations with complete buyout plans, bid tabs, scope sheets, and cost breakdowns.
• Drive continuous improvement of preconstruction standards, tools, templates, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Estimating Software Platforms

Job description

LOCATION: Reno, Nevada

• WORK TYPE: On-Site
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years Commercial Construction (Preconstruction/Estimating/Project
• SALARY: Competitive (Based on Experience)
• JOB TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Preconstruction Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing complex commercial

construction pursuits and delivering high-impact preconstruction services. This role leads estimating

teams, develops preconstruction strategies, oversees budgeting and risk management, and partners with

executives, clients, and business development teams to secure new projects. The position ensures cost

certainty, constructability, and a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead preconstruction strategy for large, complex, and high-profile commercial projects.
• Manage, mentor, and oversee estimators and preconstruction team members.
• Partner with business development and leadership on pursuit strategies, interviews, and client engagement.
• Direct conceptual budgeting, estimating, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
• Develop trade partner strategies, procurement plans, and buyout sequencing.
• Coordinate constructability reviews, logistics planning, project scheduling, and phasing strategies.
• Facilitate value engineering, scope alignment, and cost risk mitigation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain risk logs, contingency plans, and market condition assessments.
• Present estimates, budgets, and recommendations to owners, architects, and executive leadership.
• Oversee proposal development, pricing narratives, and bid documentation.
• Ensure smooth project handoff to operations with complete buyout plans, bid tabs, scope sheets, and cost breakdowns.
• Drive continuous improvement of preconstruction standards, tools, templates, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS / IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.
• Proven leadership experience managing estimating or preconstruction teams.
• Strong understanding of labor and material market trends and subcontractor availability.
• Expertise in conceptual estimating and cost planning throughout design phases.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Experience with negotiated projects, CMAR, Design-Build, or design-assist delivery methods preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits, deadlines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously.

TECHNICAL SKILLS (if applicable)

• Commercial Construction Estimating
• Conceptual Budgeting & Cost Modeling
• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Excel
• Estimating Software Platforms
• Value Engineering
• Risk Management & Cost Analysis
• Procurement Planning
• Constructability Reviews

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site commercial construction office environment.
• Leadership role collaborating with executives, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and operations teams.
• Fast-paced environment managing multiple high-value projects and pursuits.
• Strong emphasis on collaboration, strategic planning, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Opportunity to lead major commercial construction pursuits and mentor high-performing preconstruction teams.
• Strong focus on innovation, cost certainty, risk management, and operational excellence.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.