Director of Preconstruction

At EMJ, we are more than just General Contractors. We are People Serving People. In business for more than 50 years and a recognized leader in the construction industry, we strive to provide unique value and an unmatched client experience by living our values of selfless, trustworthy, and gritty.We are currently looking for a Director of Preconstruction to join our Charlotte, NC office. Candidate MUST be local to Charlotte, NC.What You Will Be Doing in This Role:Provides oversight and strategic vision during the Decision, Planning, and Execution phase of projects.Proactively identify client needs and develop customized preconstruction strategies to exceed expectations.Develops and ensures EMJ procedures are in place and employed in order to fully capitalize on each project/opportunity.Reviews and approves project budgets, estimates, group correspondence.Leads pursuit efforts for complex projects, including developing win themes, leading presentations, and negotiating contracts.Prior to construction document release, prepares accurate and complete budgets based on limited and conceptual information from the project teamActively works with the design consultants to provide strategy development & value discovery while maintaining the owner's visionManages and participates in the site investigation, due diligence and information gathering effortsPerforms and coordinates project team design document review, permitting process, and entitlement managementCoordinates the efforts of the Project Manager and Superintendents to ensure that the master project schedule is complete including design, entitlement, and permitting durations; that the project logistics staging and communication plan is complete; and that the project quality management plan is completeUpdates budgets to ensure that all designs are in line with the scope, schedule, and budget expectationBid solicitation with local sub-contractors, suppliers, and trade groups in order to finalize pricing with ownerAnalyzes proposed building systems for their appropriateness to the prescribed use and looks for a "better way" in order to provide value to the clientProduces, collects, and distributes preconstruction RFI'sWhat You Will Need For This Role:Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related areaMinimum 10 years' experience in construction management or general contractingIn-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, building systems, and industry best practices.Computer skills using MS Office, Procore, On-Screen Take-Off, and FTPSpecialized skills and expertise in areas such as: LEED, Building Codes, Plans and Specifications, Entitlements, Due Diligence, Coordinator of Design Team DisciplinesWorking knowledge of building systems, site work, engineering principles and construction costsUp to 10% travel requiredEMJ rewards its employees with competitive pay and benefits, an outstanding work/life balance, a first class office environment, and a position that recognizes and rewards entrepreneurial spirit. Think you have what it takes to join our team?To learn more about EMJ's rich history and our mission of being People Serving People, visit us at .AA/EOE. E-Verify employerEMJ is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Created: 2025-10-01