Preconstruction Manager - Top ENR GC - Charlotte

This individual will play a key role in leading preconstruction efforts, partnering with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams to develop winning project strategies, accurate budgets, and successful project outcomes. Known for its collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and focus on building lasting client relationships, the company delivers a wide variety of commercial projects across sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, multifamily, senior living, and specialty markets.

Our client is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its Charlotte, NC team. This individual will play a key role in leading preconstruction efforts, partnering with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams to develop winning project strategies, accurate budgets, and successful project outcomes.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly respected employee-owned general contractor with a longstanding presence throughout the Southeast. Known for its collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and focus on building lasting client relationships, the company delivers a wide variety of commercial projects across sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, multifamily, senior living, and specialty markets. They offer a stable backlog, strong leadership team, and clear opportunities for advancement.

Description

• • Lead preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through contract award.
  • Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
  • Manage subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid packages, and pricing efforts.
  • Conduct value engineering analysis and provide cost-saving recommendations.
  • Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and budget presentations.
  • Support business development and proposal efforts during client pursuits.
  • Assist operations teams with handoff activities to ensure a seamless transition into construction.

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.

Profile

A successful Preconstruction Manager - Top ENR GC - Charlotte should have:

• • 5+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or construction management with a commercial general contractor.
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, and pricing.
  • Experience preparing detailed estimates and conceptual budgeting.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and project partners.
  • Proficiency with estimating software, takeoff tools, and Microsoft Office.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Job Offer

• • Competitive base salary.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity.
  • Employee ownership/ESOP participation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with company contribution.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Career advancement opportunities with a financially stable contractor.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-profile commercial projects.

Interested? Apply today.

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.

Requirements 5+ years of construction Project Manager experience with a general contractor is required Experience on ground-up education, healthcare, and/or commercial construction projects is required Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or relevant degree preferred Applicable Project Management Software experience preferred Developed thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project success Maintains good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with anyone from clients to subcontractors Must be a business-oriented person and act professionally when representing the employer at any level Local to Charlotte preferred, though relocators will be considered