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Senior Preconstruction Manager - Charlotte, NC

Michael Page, Charlotte, NC, United States


Overview

A nationally respected General Contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager or Senior Preconstruction Manager to support continued growth in their Charlotte operations. This is a highly visible role focused on winning and delivering complex, design‑build projects across industrial and mission‑critical sectors. The client is a large, nationally recognized General Contractor with a strong presence across the Southeast and an aggressive growth plan in the Charlotte market. The firm is known for delivering complex, large‑scale industrial and mission‑critical projects and takes a long‑term approach to hiring, focusing on careers, not single projects. They offer strong compensation, excellent benefits, and meaningful exposure to leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction efforts from early pursuit through handoff

Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, schedules, and budgets

Drive value engineering and cost optimization strategies

Collaborate closely with operations, design teams, and business development

Present confidently to clients during pursuits and interviews

Help mentor and grow the estimating / preconstruction team

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and competitiveness across bids

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in preconstruction / estimating

Strong career stability with limited job moves

Confident and professional in client‑facing presentations

Motivated, self‑driven, and growth‑oriented

Background with large, reputable General Contractors preferred

Design‑Build experience is a major plus

Former Army / military leadership background of high interest

Benefits / Compensation

Competitive salary ranging from USD 130,000 to USD 180,000 annually.

Permanent role offering stability and growth opportunities.

Vehicle Allowance: $850/month

PTO: 3 weeks plus 5 sick days

Comprehensive benefits and retirement offerings

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.

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