Senior Preconstruction Manager CMAR/Design-Build (Asheville)

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance/vehicle

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects across healthcare, education, and municipal sectors. You will oversee budgeting, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, client coordination, and subcontractor engagement, partnering with Operations to ensure a smooth transition into construction.

Experience with CMAR and Design-Build is required, and the ideal candidate has strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with strong preconstruction, estimating, or operations leadership experience.
• Mandatory experience with CMAR and Design-Build project delivery.
• Healthcare, education, and municipal construction experience is highly preferred.

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. Ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to project operations.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client coordination

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

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

Tools

CMAR & Design-Build Delivery

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Job description

AHU Technologies Inc is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects across healthcare, education, and municipal sectors. You will oversee budgeting, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, client coordination, and subcontractor engagement, partnering with Operations to ensure a smooth transition into construction.

Experience with CMAR and Design-Build is required, and the ideal candidate has strong