Highlights
This role ensures projects are execution-ready by leading planning, risk identification, constructability reviews, permitting and procurement, stakeholder alignment, and transition planning. The Preconstruction Lead partners with IS Delivery Regional Vice Presidents and serves as the key link between Development and Delivery to support successful project execution.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
Description
Pre-Construction Lead
Locations: Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA | 3 Openings
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
- 50% regional travel
Pay Rate: $116,860$155,995
Relocation/Travel Support: Relocation assistance or weekly living allowance available for eligible travelers
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Lead to represent the Delivery organization throughout project development. This role ensures projects are execution-ready by leading planning, risk identification, constructability reviews, permitting and procurement, stakeholder alignment, and transition planning. The Preconstruction Lead partners with IS Delivery Regional Vice Presidents and serves as the key link between Development and Delivery to support successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project readiness efforts from development through financial close.
Evaluate scope, schedule, budget, constructability, procurement strategy, and project risks.
Develop milestone schedules, savings forecasts, spend curves, and execution assumptions.
Facilitate Joint Readiness Certifications and executive risk reviews.
Conduct market, labor, regulatory, permitting, and contractor risk assessments.
Lead Trade Partner Due Diligence and Permitting Due Diligence activities.
Facilitate Risk Register development, reviews, and handoff to Project Controls.
Identify and drive mitigation of cost, schedule, and execution risks.
Coordinate pre-close execution planning and At-Risk activities.
Support early procurement planning, utility interconnection efforts, site assessments, and environmental reviews.
Prepare Internal Kickoff materials and execution readiness documentation.
Plan and facilitate Project Launch sessions.
Support development of the Project Execution Plan (PXP).
Ensure effective transfer of project knowledge, risks, assumptions, and action items to the Delivery team
Collaborate closely with Development, Sustainability, Energy
Analytics, Pre-Engineering, Pricing & Estimating, Legal, Financial
Modeling, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and Delivery teams.
Influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
7+ years of experience in preconstruction, construction management, and/or project planning for large complex commercial projects.
Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and construction execution.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), healthcare, higher education, or complex facility projects.
Familiarity with JDE, Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, or similar project delivery tools.
PMP, CCM, PE, LEED, or related certifications
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect skilled technical professionals with opportunities on high-profile projects where their expertise can make an immediate impact. These positions offer the opportunity to work on major data center, healthcare, and higher education projects while continuing to expand your commercial HVAC and pre-commissioning expertise. Relocation assistance or a weekly living allowance may be available for eligible candidates.
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!