Preconstruction Manager - Top ENR General Contractor - Charlotte

Michael Page; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vehicle allowance

401K with employer match

Health benefits

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a rapidly growing ENR general contractor in Charlotte to recruit a seasoned Preconstruction Manager. This role focuses on accurate estimates, bid development, and collaborating with project teams to drive scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

Ideal candidates will bring 5+ years of estimating experience, familiarity with negotiated bids, and a BA/BS in construction-related field. We offer a competitive base, bonus, vehicle allowance, and strong health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience with negotiated bids is preferred.
• Bachelor degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Strong business acumen and professional demeanor to manage client relationships.
• Proficiency with construction software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to assess scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing.
• Develop and submit complete bid proposals in response to RFPs and ITBs.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain historical cost data and track market pricing trends.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to evaluate project conditions.
• Monitor bid outcomes and provide follow-up as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Bid Proposals

Quantity Takeoffs

Value Engineering

Construction Software

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

• Chance to join one of North Carolina's top ranked firms!
• Stable company and an opportunity to step into an immediate leadership position

About Our Client

Michael Page has partnered with a rapidly growing commercial general contractor for their Charlotte operations. They have been named one of the best places to work in North Carolina and pride themselves on their next-level company culture. They have been serving their clients in the Carolinas for over 40 years now, with an emphasis on quality and building long-term relationships with clients and trade partners!

They offer enormous growth potential as they are looking to expand their preconstruction team specifically for the Charlotte market. They have implemented a work environment that has generated tremendous success, starting with developing and continualy upskilling their employees. They focus mainly on commercial projects, with an extremely strong forecast of work in the coming years. Projects are typically class-A offices, education, federal and healthcare projects.

Job Description

Preconstruction Manager - Top ENR General Contractor - Charlotte will be responsible for:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to assess scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing.
• Develop and submit complete bid proposals in response to RFPs and ITBs.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain historical cost data and track market pricing trends.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to evaluate project conditions.
• Monitor bid outcomes and provide follow-up as needed.

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

Preconstruction Manager - Top ENR General Contractor - Charlotte should have:

• 5+ years of estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally with a commercial general contractor
• Experience with negotiated bids preferred
• Bachelor Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field of study desired
• Must have an outstanding business acumen and professional demeanor to manage client relationships
• Construction software proficiency / general tech savvyness

What's on Offer

Preconstruction Manager - Top ENR General Contractor - Charlotte will receive:

• Base salary $120K-$160K - contingent on experience
• Annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• 401K with employer match
• Excellent health benefits - free coverage for the individual!
• 3 weeks PTO + company holidays + sick days