Preconstruction Director
About The Position
An established commercial specialty contractor is seeking a construction professional to drive strategic growth, develop relationships with major general contractors, and lead preconstruction efforts in the Charlotte market. This is not a traditional estimating position or solely a business development role. The role calls for someone who understands construction, can position the company to win major projects, and has the relationships and credibility to help secure opportunities. The company may align the title and responsibilities with the selected candidate’s experience and capabilities. The Director will lead strategic preconstruction and growth initiatives throughout Charlotte, develop and strengthen relationships with regional and national general contractors, and identify, pursue, and help secure large commercial construction opportunities. The position engages general contractors early in design, including schematic design and design development, and coordinates preconstruction efforts to help turn opportunities into awarded projects. The role also supports expansion into data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and sports and entertainment facilities, working directly with executive leadership on market strategy and high-value opportunities.
Requirements
- Strong background in commercial specialty contracting, preferably Division 7, 9, or 10, including drywall, metal stud framing, building envelope, or related scopes.
- Established relationships with major general contractors operating in Charlotte and the Southeast.
- Experience developing relationships, pursuing projects, negotiating opportunities, and winning work.
- Solid understanding of estimating, preconstruction, and the construction bidding process.
- Ability to engage general contractors at conceptual and early design stages.
- Experience with large commercial projects, ideally including data centers, manufacturing, healthcare, or other complex construction environments.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Charlotte construction market, ideally with at least 3–5 years of relevant market experience.
- Estimating experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in Division 7, 9, or 10 specialty scopes such as drywall, metal stud framing, or building envelope.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic preconstruction and growth initiatives throughout the Charlotte market.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with major regional and national general contractors.
- Identify, pursue, and help secure large commercial construction opportunities.
- Engage general contractors early in the design process, including schematic design and design development.
- Lead and coordinate preconstruction efforts to help turn opportunities into awarded projects.
- Expand the company's presence in data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and sports and entertainment facilities.
- Work directly with executive leadership to develop market strategy and pursue high-value opportunities.
- Develop relationships, pursue projects, negotiate opportunities, and win work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
