Senior Preconstruction Manager - Raleigh

Michael Page · United States

Join a respected Triangle-area builder with over 70 years of history Client-facing leadership role with significant influence on business growth About Our Client Our client is a long-established commercial builder and developer with deep roots throughout the Triangle region. With a reputation built on integrity, quality, and repeat business, the company delivers projects across healthcare, multifamily, mixed-use, corporate interiors, retail, office, private education, and sports & entertainment markets. Their vertically integrated platform provides employees exposure to both development and construction operations, creating a unique opportunity for career growth. Job Description Lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through project turnover to operations Prepare conceptual estimates, detailed cost estimates, and project budgets Coordinate design development and value engineering activities Develop pricing strategies and competitive project proposals Participate in client presentations, interviews, and project pursuit meetings Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and industry partners Support business development initiatives and help secure new work Analyze drawings, specifications, schedules, and project risks Coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing efforts Work closely with project management and operations teams during project handoff Provide market intelligence, cost trends, and strategic planning recommendations Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the preconstruction process 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 5-10 years of preconstruction experience Proven success managing preconstruction efforts on commercial construction projects Experience helping win work through client interaction and relationship development Strong presentation and communication skills Comfortable participating in client meetings and project interviews Experience preparing budgets and conceptual estimates for projects ranging from approximately $10M-$50M+ Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and pricing Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, estimating, and business development teams Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred What's on Offer Base Salary: Up to $160,000 Discretionary Annual Bonus (averaging approximately 10%) Comprehensive Benefits Package 401(k) PTO and Paid Holidays Long-term career growth opportunities Stable backlog and strong pipeline of future work