Preconstruction Manager - Healthcare Construction

With exceptional building experience since 1978, EDIFICE Construction, an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 U.S. general contractor, is a leading regional general contractor in the Southeast, with an exceptional history in customer care and a strong employee culture. At EDIFICE, our passion goes beyond construction; we have built our reputation on a basic set of principles: to attend to the needs of our clients, to drive a culture that supports our employees’ well‑being, to take care of our business partners, and to give back to the communities in which we serve and live. We currently have an opportunity with our team in Charlotte for a Preconstruction Manager with healthcare construction experience. The Preconstruction Manager will work with a group of talented professionals that support our executive team, business developers, operational leaders, and project teams in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. The Preconstruction Manager will possess strong conceptual estimating, organizational and communication skills; a “can do” attitude; and the ability to service multiple projects and clients on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing project and bid strategies. Review, interpret, and accurately estimate project scope from construction documents for healthcare renovation and new construction projects. Prepare quantity take-offs, conceptual estimates, and detailed project budgets. Develop cost models and value engineering solutions while considering healthcare‑specific requirements and regulatory standards. Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness and accuracy. Build and maintain relationships with healthcare‑focused subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, and engineers. Participate in design meetings, preconstruction planning, and bid strategy discussions. Identify project risks related to occupied facilities, phased construction, infection control, and complex building systems. Maintain historical cost data and estimating documentation. Support operations with subcontractor scopes, procurement, and change order pricing. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Preconstruction. Qualifications College degree in relevant industry or equivalent work experience. Solid knowledge of On‑Screen take‑off software or similar. Seven to ten years of experience in building estimating with a general contractor or construction manager. Previous experience with healthcare renovation and new construction projects is preferred. Experience must include privately negotiated and GMP contract delivery methods. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work on several projects at the same time. Strong organizational skills. Total Rewards Program Generous vacation pay Personal/sick pay bank Paid holidays Traditional 401 & Roth 401K plans with matching program Comprehensive, company subsidized health plans with pre‑tax qualifications Tiered dental and vision plans Company‑paid life insurance with voluntary buy‑up coverage Paid maternity & paternity leave Company subsidized short- and long-term disability Pre‑tax medical & dependent care spending accounts Personal healthcare advisor service Worksite benefit plans including accident, critical care, and hospitalization coverage Complimentary employee assistance program providing emotional & work/life support, as well as legal guidance and document center Access to company‑sponsored entertainment and travel discount site Edifice, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Edifice Construction