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Project Manager/Estimator - Charlotte - Commercial

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to lead projects from opportunity identification and preconstruction through project completion while developing long-term client relationships. This role offers significant autonomy, direct access to company leadership, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving continued growth across a diverse portfolio of commercial and light industrial construction projects.
  • Top Firm
  • Earn up to 100% of your base salary in annual bonuses

About Our Client



Our client is a well-established general contractor with more than two decades of success delivering high-quality projects throughout the Carolinas. The company has built an exceptional reputation for client service, resulting in a business model driven primarily by repeat customers and long-standing relationships.

Job Description

    • Identify and pursue new project opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts.
    • Develop budgets, proposals, estimates, and competitive bids during preconstruction.
    • Manage projects from award through closeout, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, and budget.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to generate repeat business opportunities.
    • Coordinate closely with field leadership, superintendents, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
    • Conduct site visits, client meetings, and project reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Monitor project financial performance and proactively address risks and challenges.
    • Support business development initiatives by leveraging industry relationships and market knowledge.
    • Oversee customer follow-up and post-project service to strengthen long-term partnerships.
    • Travel regularly to project sites and client locations within approximately two hours of the Grover, NC area.

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



Must-Have Qualifications

  • Experience as a Project Manager within commercial or industrial construction.
  • Proven ability to manage projects through all phases of construction.
  • Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, and project financial management.
  • Experience coordinating with owners, subcontractors, and field operations teams.
  • Ability to travel regularly throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and surrounding markets.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and client-facing skills.



Preferred Experience

  • Background in preconstruction and estimating.
  • Experience supporting business development efforts and generating new opportunities.
  • Experience managing light industrial upfit projects.
  • Exposure to small commercial projects including retail, restaurant, and institutional work.
  • Track record of developing repeat business and long-term client relationships.


What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation between $100K-$130K
  • Strong bonus potential
  • Opportunity to report directly to the President and influence company growth.
  • Exceptional earning potential through a bonus structure that can double total compensation.
  • Join a respected contractor with a strong reputation and a repeat-client-driven business model.
  • Take ownership of projects from pursuit and preconstruction through successful completion.
  • Enjoy a diverse project portfolio with opportunities to build your own client relationships and book of business.



We invite motivated candidates in Charlotte to apply today for this exciting opportunity to advance their career in the construction department. All resumes will be reviewed within 24 hours!

Contact
Helen Linehan
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073294

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen Linehan
Job Reference
JN-072026-7073294
 

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