WORK TYPE: On-Site
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 4+ Years (6+ Years Preferred)
SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading all preconstruction activities from conceptual budgeting through Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development and project turnover. This role partners with owners, architects, engineers, internal teams, and trade partners to manage project scope, budgeting, estimating, constructability reviews, procurement planning, and value engineering to ensure successful project execution.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS / KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead preconstruction activities from concept through project handoff.
- Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants throughout design development.
- Develop conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates at each design phase.
- Prepare GMP proposals, contract exhibits, and pricing documentation.
- Perform value engineering and recommend cost-saving alternatives.
- Conduct constructability reviews and provide feasibility recommendations.
- Coordinate logistics planning, sequencing, and scheduling strategies.
- Prepare bid packages, trade scopes, and procurement documents.
- Solicit, review, level, and evaluate subcontractor bids.
- Maintain scope sheets, risk logs, contingencies, and project budgets.
- Coordinate project transition to operations and construction teams
- Support business development activities and client presentations.
- Mentor junior preconstruction staff and promote cross-functional collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS / IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
- 4+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or commercial construction project management.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Experience developing conceptual budgets, estimates, and GMP proposals.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and trade practices.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Positive, solution-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
TECHNICAL SKILLS (if applicable)
- Commercial Construction Estimating
- Conceptual Budgeting & Cost Analysis
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development
- Value Engineering
- Constructability Reviews
- Bid Package Preparation & Procurement
- Trade Partner Management
- Bluebeam or Similar Plan Review Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
- Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (Preferred)
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus Program
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, STD & LTD Insurance Options
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Vehicle Allowance
- Fuel Card & Per Diem (When Applicable)
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- Six Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Career Growth Opportunities
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
- On-site commercial construction environment.
- Frequent collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams. Fast-paced environment requiring strong planning, estimating, and organizational skills.
- Multiple project coordination with a focus on quality, budget, and schedule.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile commercial construction projects from concept through construction.
- Strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, safety, and client satisfaction.
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.