Preconstruction Manager | Developer-Builder | Charlotte, NC

Michael Page; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Charlotte team growth

Strong project pipeline

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Training opportunities

Growth culture

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page in Charlotte is seeking a Multifamily Estimator/Preconstruction Manager to build a new estimating presence in our growing office. You will develop complete project cost estimates, budgets, and organize documentation for multifamily construction across Southeast projects.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in preconstruction planning, cost estimation, and pricing with strong collaboration with construction teams. This role offers growth and a robust project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing construction cost estimates.
• Experience with preconstruction planning for multifamily projects.
• Ability to review project scopes and identify key cost requirements.
• Experience updating estimates as project details develop.
• Ability to organize cost information and estimating documentation.
• Experience working with construction teams on project planning and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Review available project information to develop complete cost estimates for multifamily construction projects.
• Prepare budgets that give project teams a clear view of expected construction costs.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities to help move projects from early planning into construction.
• Analyze scopes of work and identify cost items needed for accurate project pricing.
• Work with construction teams to clarify estimate assumptions and project requirements.
• Update estimates as project details change to maintain reliable budget information.
• Organize estimating documentation so project costs and planning details are easy to review.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Preconstruction Planning

Budgeting

Construction Pricing

Team Coordination

Reviewing Scopes

Job description

• Build a new estimating presence in Charlotte's growing office
• Compensation up to $150K + Vehicle Allowance + Gas Card + PTO + Benefits

• Build a new estimating presence in Charlotte's growing office
• Compensation up to $150K + Vehicle Allowance + Gas Card + PTO + Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding, vertically integrated multifamily developer, builder, and management company with operations across the Southeast. Founded in 2017, the organization has built a reputation for delivering high-quality Class A apartment communities and fostering a collaborative, solutions-focused culture. With a strong development pipeline and continued growth plans, employees benefit from visibility into future projects and long-term career opportunities.

Job Description

• Review available project information to develop complete cost estimates for multifamily construction projects.
• Prepare budgets that give project teams a clear view of expected construction costs.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities to help move projects from early planning into construction.
• Analyze scopes of work and identify cost items needed for accurate project pricing.
• Work with construction teams to clarify estimate assumptions and project requirements.
• Update estimates as project details change to maintain reliable budget information.
• Organize estimating documentation so project costs and planning details are easy to review.

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.

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.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Multifamily Estimator/ Precon Manager Should Have

• Experience preparing construction cost estimates and project budgets.
• Experience with preconstruction planning for multifamily projects.
• Ability to review project scopes and identify key cost requirements.
• Experience updating estimates as project details develop.
• Ability to organize cost information and estimating documentation.
• Experience working with construction teams on project planning and pricing.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $150K
• Opportunity to help establish and grow the Charlotte estimating team.
• Exposure to a robust pipeline of multifamily developments across the Southeast.
• 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance with a $1,000 HSA contribution.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Education and training opportunities.
• Collaborative culture built around the values of We Care, Do The Right Thing, Cultivate Growth, and Achieve Excellence.
• Career growth with an organization anticipating continued expansion through 2026.

Contact: Ryan Rockwal

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7132978