Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Locations: Asheville, North Carolina / Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Salary: $100,000–$125,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time
Openings: 2

The success of a construction project is often determined before work begins on site. As Preconstruction Manager, you'll lead the planning, estimating, budgeting, and coordination that turn project concepts into well-priced, buildable plans. Your work will help clients make informed decisions, manage project costs and risks, and give construction teams a clear path to execution across healthcare, education, commercial, and public facility projects.

What You'll Get

• $100,000–$125,000 annual salary
• Strong bonus program
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick leave, plus six holidays
• Fuel cards and per diem when applicable
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate

The Company

Join an established commercial general contractor and construction manager founded in 1952. The company works across healthcare, K-12 and higher education, corporate and commercial, manufacturing, and public facilities. Its business is built around integrity, trust, and long-term relationships, with approximately 85% client retention and employees who have stayed with the organization for decades.

What You'll Do

• Lead preconstruction from early budgeting and estimating through scheduling, client coordination, and final deliverables.
• Work with Operations to assess project scope, logistics, constructability, staffing, and execution strategy before construction begins.
• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, value engineering analyses, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
• Present cost updates and recommendations to clients, helping them understand pricing, scope, and project risks.
• Review designs early to identify constructability issues, reduce risk, and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing, evaluate bids, and plan strategic project buyouts.
• Support proposals, client interviews, conceptual budgets, and business development relationships.
• Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to Operations so field teams have the information and planning needed to execute successfully.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, with strong estimating, preconstruction, and/or operations leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Experience leading trade-facing pricing efforts and preparing client-facing deliverables.
• Ability to analyze project costs, financial risks, and construction strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.