Senior Preconstruction Manager – CMAR/Design‑Build (On‑Site)

AHU Technologies Inc.; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Bid Management

Job description

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