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Preconstruction Manager - General Contractor - Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina Permanent USD125,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Join a fun, dynamic preconstruction team in Charleston that has deep, long-standing relationships with the best trade partners in the local industry. This group is passionate about their work and how they accomplish their goals: with integrity, innovation, and an unwavering attention to detail.
  • Excellent preconstruction opportunity with a thriving team in Charleston!
  • Great work culture/team environment, stable company & growth trajectory

About Our Client

With over 50 years of business in the Carolinas, this leading GC has become the go-to for clients seeking to build in the region. Extremely low employee-turnover - people LOVE working for this company! Robust preconstruction team sets each project up for success. Talented business development leaders for each local office win new business and sustain repeat clients, securing a strong project backlog!

Job Description

  • Lead preconstruction from pursuit through handoff, including estimating, budgeting, and proposal development
  • Develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates, GMPs, and value engineering solutions
  • Perform constructability reviews and collaborate with design teams to optimize project outcomes
  • Manage subcontractor bidding, scope alignment, and procurement strategy
  • Present budgets and strategies to clients; act as a key liaison across all stakeholders
  • Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and support scheduling and logistics planning
  • Coordinate with operations teams to ensure a successful transition to 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 8+ years estimating/preconstruction experience
  • Must have commercial project experience, market segments can include: municipal, education, higher ed, K12, corporate interiors, healthcare, light industrial
  • 4 year Bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field of study desired, not required
  • Must possess a professional demeanor to manage client relationships
  • Software proficiency with the following preferred but not required: REVIT, 3D Models, AutoDesk, Procore, Onscreen Takeoff

What's on Offer

  • Base salary 125K+ contingent on experience
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401K with employer match
  • Excellent health benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO + Company holidays
  • Outstanding company culture that values work/life balance and supports your professional growth

Apply now for immediate consideration within 48 business hours!

Contact
Celia Comerci
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031236

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Charleston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Celia Comerci
Job Reference
JN-062026-7031236