Preconstruction Manager - Leading Raleigh GC - Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina Permanent USD110,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing general contractor as a Preconstruction Manager leading estimating efforts on impactful projects across the Raleigh market. This role blends hands-on estimating with mentorship, strategic planning, and collaboration across teams to drive successful project outcomes.
  • Compensation up to $160K base + bonus + vehicle allowance
  • Fast-growing GC with strong internal promotion culture

About Our Client

This established, family-owned general contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across education, civic, and commercial sectors. With decades of success and a people-first culture, the company prioritizes growth, innovation, and long-term career development.

Job Description

  • Lead and mentor estimators and junior team members
  • Develop detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, and equipment
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation
  • Plan project timelines, sequencing, and procurement strategies
  • Manage prequalification packages and bid submissions
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to secure competitive pricing
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of estimates and budgets
  • Provide regular updates to leadership and client stakeholders
  • Identify risk factors and develop contingency plans
  • Stay current with estimating tools, technology, and industry trends
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in site visits 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

A successful Preconstruction Manager should have:

  • 2+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor
  • Experience with ground-up CM at-risk projects preferred
  • Strong understanding of construction cost and scheduling principles
  • Familiarity with project management and estimating software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated, professional, and solutions-oriented mindset

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary up to $160K
  • Yearly bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Excellent benefits including market leading health coverage, 401k, etc.
  • Opportunity to join an innovative and quickly growing company nationally
  • Exciting/ High profile projects local to the Raleigh area



Apply now for promptly consideration from Caroline McJunkin (not by AI). You can also reach out to me directly at 617-428-3683

Contact
Caroline Mcjunkin
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065101

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Raleigh
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Caroline Mcjunkin
Job Reference
JN-072026-7065101