Preconstruction Manager

Location:Asheville NC
Employment Type:Full-Time
Work Arrangement:On-site
Industry:Commercial Construction (Healthcare Education & Municipal Projects)
Average Salary:$120000 $150000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)

Our client is a well-established commercial construction company specializing in delivering high-quality construction solutions across healthcare education and municipal sectors. The organization is committed to excellence integrity teamwork and innovation while creating long-term value for clients and communities.

With a strong reputation for successfully managing complex construction projects the company provides a collaborative environment where professionals can contribute to impactful developments work alongside experienced industry leaders and grow their careers. The organization emphasizes safety operational excellence strong client relationships and delivering projects with exceptional quality standards.

We are seeking a driven and experiencedPreconstruction Managerto lead and manage the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects. This role will oversee 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 withConstruction Management-at-Risk (CMAR)andDesign-Buildproject delivery methods is highly preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or 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.

• 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.

• Average Salary:$120000 $150000 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
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates