Preconstruction Manager - General Contractor - Charleston

Michael Page

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Bidding, Budgeting, Business Development, Calendar Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Cost Estimates, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Higher Education, Logistics, Market Segmentation, Procurement Strategy, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Value Engineering
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
1 day ago
Excellent Preconstruction Opportunity

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

About the Company

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Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/