Preconstruction Manager | Charleston

LVI Associates; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead front-end planning and support expansion of its commercial construction operations in Charleston. The role focuses on launching the department locally and building strong subcontractor relationships.

You will work with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to develop budgets, evaluate designs, and prepare multi-phase estimates, driving value and risk control for $10M–$100M+ projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction or estimating with a general contractor.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10M to $100M+.
• Ability to build relationships with subcontractors in Charleston and Southeast markets.
• Proficiency with industry estimating and preconstruction software.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new project opportunities across the Charleston market.
• Lead all preconstruction activities from conceptual budgeting through GMP development.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors during design development.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications for constructability, cost savings, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates across multiple project phases.

Skills

Preconstruction mgmt

Estimating

Budgeting

Value engineering

GC relationships

Estimating software

General Contractor experience

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

A rapidly growing general contractor, delivering construction projects across education, healthcare, public/municipal, and mixed-use development, is hiring a Preconstruction Manager.

This role will be focused on leading front-end project planning and supporting the continued expansion of its commercial construction operations. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work, whilst being responsible for launching the department locally.

Key responsibilities of the Preconstruction Manager includes:

• Proactively identify and pursue new project opportunities across the Charleston market.
• Lead all preconstruction activities from conceptual budgeting through GMP development
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors during design development
• Evaluate drawings and specifications for constructability, cost savings, and risk mitigation opportunities
• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates across multiple project phases

Key requirements of the Preconstruction Manager include:

• Preconstruction or estimating experience with a General Contractor
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, budgeting, and value engineering
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10M to $100M+
• Ability to build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships throughout the Charleston and Southeast markets
• Proficiency with industry estimating and preconstruction software

Why Join the Company:

• Backed by a strong brand and track record in education, healthcare, and public projects
• Direct visibility with leadership and real influence on the business
• Opportunity to launch a department and grow the team over the next few years
• Competitive compensation and benefits.