Preconstruction Manager

About the CompanyOur client, an established general contractor with a growing presence in the Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill market, is hiring a Preconstruction Manager to run its Triangle preconstruction function. This is a senior role with real ownership: you will lead pursuits from first conversation through contract award, set the budgets the company builds to, and hand projects to operations with the risk already identified.The client has a strong backlog, a pipeline of repeat owners, and leadership that backs preconstruction as a driver of margin, not a cost centre. We are speaking only with candidates who have led estimating and design-phase budgeting on commercial projects.About the RolePreconstruction Manager to run its Triangle preconstruction function, leading pursuits from first conversation through contract award, setting the budgets the company builds to, and handing projects to operations with the risk already identified.About Our ClientSelf-performing and CM-at-risk general contractor with a track record of on-time, on-budget deliveryActive in multifamily / healthcare / higher education / life sciences / mixed-useProject sizes typically $5M–$100M+Collaborative, low-ego culture with clear paths to Director and VP levelName disclosed to shortlisted candidates only, after an initial conversationResponsibilitiesLead preconstruction from pursuit to handoff: conceptual budgets, schematic and DD estimates, and GMP or lump-sum pricingRun constructability, value engineering, and bidability reviews alongside architects and engineersOwn subcontractor prequalification, bid solicitation, scope leveling, and buyout strategyBuild master schedules, long-lead procurement plans, and site logistics and phasing strategiesNavigate permitting and plan review with the City of Raleigh, Wake County, Cary, Durham, and surrounding jurisdictionsSupport contract negotiation (AIA, ConsensusDocs, or owner forms), allowances, contingencies, and exclusionsPresent at owner interviews and win-work meetings with the business development teamLead and develop a team of estimators and preconstruction coordinatorsDeliver structured handoffs to project management and field teams, and keep historical cost data currentQualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experienceRequired SkillsMust have8+ years in commercial construction, including 4+ years in preconstruction or estimatingTrack record taking projects through multiple design phases to a signed GMPStrong command of means and methods, sequencing, and trade scopesAn existing subcontractor and design-team network in the Triangle or a comparable Southeast marketProficiency in estimating and takeoff tools (Sage Estimating, Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff) and scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera P6)Preferred SkillsExperience with design-build and negotiated workBIM and VDC coordination experienceCPE, CPC, LEED AP, PMP, or CCM credentialsFamiliarity with NC building codes and General Contractor licensing requirementsWhy This RoleGenuine seat at the leadership table, with direct access to ownershipA defined career path to Director of PreconstructionCompetitive base and bonus tied to win rate and budget accuracyStable, repeat-client work in one of the strongest construction markets in the Southeast