Estimator/Preconstruction Manager - Top General Contractor

• Lead preconstruction for a growing Raleigh division
• 80% employer‑paid healthcare performance bonus
  
  

About Our Client

A long‑standing, family‑oriented general contractor with more than 100 years in business, known for exceptional employee loyalty, high retention, and a strong reputation across K‑12, commercial, office, higher education, and mixed‑use markets. The team values collaboration, integrity, and long-term relationships, offering stability, professional growth, and a friendly culture with a modern feel.

Job Description

• Lead preconstruction efforts for multiple commercial projects across the Raleigh‑Durham market.
• Work closely with a senior precon leader and oversee/mentor a junior estimator.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, GMPs, and budgeting throughout design phases.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, scope reviews, and procurement strategy.
• Participate in client interviews, presentations, and early-stage design discussions.
• Support value engineering, constructability reviews, schedule input, and preconstruction planning.
• Ensure seamless project handoff to operations with complete documentation and buyout preparation.
• Contribute to process improvement and help build scalable preconstruction systems as the team grows.
  
  

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

A Successful Estimator/Preconstruction Manager Should Have

• 5-10 years of estimating and/or preconstruction experience for a general contractor.
• Experience with hard bid or negotiated projects; CMR background strongly preferred.
• Open to candidates from all commercial markets except multifamily-only backgrounds.
• Strong financial acumen, technical estimating ability, and understanding of construction means & methods.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑centric, relationship‑driven approach.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Local to Raleigh or open to relocation (no hybrid or remote options).
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from USD 110.000 to USD 140.000.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Chance to work on diverse and impactful projects in Raleigh.Healthcare: 80% employer-paid for the employee
• Bonus:
• Performance‑based (aligned to profitability)
• 401(k)
• PTO paid holidays
• Company‑provided laptop, phone, and technology tools
• Additional standard GC benefits
  
  

Contact: Lucía Candanedo

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6969321