Preconstruction Manager - General Contractor - Raleigh

Stable project pipeline within affordable housing & municipal sector Employees rave about this company - very low turnover rate! About Our Client People rave about this construction firm! They care about their people and the communities they build in. With over 30 years of building across the Mid Atlantic and Southeast, the Raleigh area is a key focus of theirs to keep investing in. An emphasis on safety and repeat clients drives everything they do. Projects generally include urban multifamily developments, municipal projects at town and county level (K12 schools etc.), and life science pursuits in RTP. Job Description Lead the preconstruction process from concept through GMP/contract award, collaborating closely with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams. Develop detailed cost estimates at all design stages (conceptual, schematic, DD, CD) and maintain cost control throughout preconstruction. Create and manage project budgets, including valueengineering options, alternative materials, and constructability solutions. Prepare and update project schedules during preconstruction, including milestones, procurement timelines, and longlead item tracking. Conduct constructability reviews to identify risks, conflicts, and opportunities for schedule or cost optimization. Lead subcontractor outreach and procurement, including bid packaging, scope development, leveling, interviews, and recommendations. Support contract development, including GMP proposals, clarifications, assumptions, and scope narratives. Coordinate design deliverables, ensuring alignment between the owner, design team, and construction team. Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders, including project managers, estimators, superintendents, and executives. Present budgets, estimates, and analyses to clients in a clear, professional, and persuasive manner. 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 of construction experience working in preconstruction or estimating role Ideal project sectors: Multifamily (podium), Municipal (K12 schools, higher education), Commercial Applicable project management software proficiency Excellent communication skills Effective team-building skills to support a positive team atmosphere & meet high productivity goals Experience presenting in front of clients Experience building out a team and upskilling more junior talent What's on Offer Base salary 120- 165K contingent on experience Annual bonus based on project profitability and individual performance Company provided laptop & cellphone Great benefits package: health insurance, short & long term disability, 401K with company match, 3 weeks PTO + holidays Apply now for immediate consideration within 24 business hours! Contact Celia Comerci Quote job ref JN-112025-6885667

Created: 2026-03-04