Preconstruction Manager to lead and manage the preconstruction phase of our commercial construction projects across healthcare, education, and municipal projects. The ideal candidate brings both estimating expertise and real-world operations experience, working side-by-side with our Operations team to ensure a seamless transition from concept through construction. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. A strong understanding of Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build delivery methods is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead all aspects of the preconstruction process, including budgeting, estimating,preconstruction, scheduling, and client coordination, with full ownership of deliverables.
• Partner closely with Operations teams throughout preconstruction to align on scope, logistics, constructability, staffing, construction scheduling and execution strategy.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules, milestone tracking, and client facing deliverables.
• Support business development efforts including proposals, interviews, conceptual budgeting, and relationship-building with clients and industry partners.
• Provide detailed cost estimates with quantity takeoffs, value engineering analyses, and GMP proposals with a focus on accuracy and transparency.
• Lead presentations to the client including cost updates, scope alignment discussions, and value engineering recommendations that build trust and confidence.
• Provide proactive constructability input during design to identify and reduce risk early, control cost, and drive solutions to protect our clients and our company.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with our trade partners to foster collaboration, competitive pricing, accountability, and shared success.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure comprehensive coverage and strategic buyout planning.
• Ensure a smooth and well-communicated transition from preconstruction to the operations team, setting the project up for field success.
Qualifications:
• We are looking for highly motivated self-starters who have these attributes: organized, self-aware, competitive, sense of urgency, positive attitude, and high integrity!
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction with strong estimating/ preconstruction and/or operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading both trade-facing pricing efforts and client-facing deliverables.
• Strong understanding of CMAR and Design-Build delivery models.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost, risk, and strategy.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to build trust internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, design partners, and trade partners.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Strong Bonus Program
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive health benefits and paid vacation
• Employee-focused culture with strong career growth opportunities
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. (2 open roles: Asheville, NC & Winston-Salem, NC)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100K-$140K
Benefits:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance Options
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Life Insurance for Employee & Spouse
• 401K Plan with match
• Bonus Eligibility
• Vehicle Allowance, Fuel Cards, and Per Diem (when applicable)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 6 Holidays
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