Carolinas Operations Manager - Commercial GC

Construction Director

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and relationship-building just as much as project execution. This individual will initially manage projects while helping develop the company's local footprint and subcontractor network. As the office grows, this person would be positioned to become a key leader within the organization.

Responsibilities include managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, developing and maintaining relationships with local subcontractors and vendors, supporting business development efforts alongside company leadership, assisting in identifying and pursuing new opportunities throughout Charlotte, serving as the local representative of the company within the market, coordinating estimating, procurement, and project execution efforts, building relationships with owners, developers, brokers, architects, and consultants, supporting recruiting and future team growth efforts as the office expands, collaborating with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives, and helping establish operational processes and local market presence.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Required experience includes project management or senior project management experience, commercial construction background, strong understanding of local subcontractor relationships, experience managing projects independently, excellent client-facing communication skills, and proven ability to build and maintain relationships.

Preferred experience includes retail construction, medical office buildings, urgent care facilities, self-storage facilities, childcare/preschool projects, commercial renovations, and site development projects. Ideal traits include an entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen, relationship-driven, self-starter, collaborative leader, and interested in helping build something long term.

What's on offer includes a competitive salary ranging from USD 150,000 to USD 180,000, flexible compensation structure, above-market bonus potential, leadership growth opportunities, strong bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, excellent work-life balance, future leadership opportunities, and direct access to executive leadership.