Director of Construction - Top NC General Contractor - Raleigh

My client seeks a seasoned Director of Construction to lead Preconstruction across a diverse portfolio in the Raleigh-Durham, Burlington, and Greensboro areas. This is a high-impact leadership role with a company that blends a century of construction excellence with a forward-thinking, people-first culture. Apply for consideration within 48 Hours!

Client Details

Our client is a confidential, family-owned general contractor with over $150M in annual revenue and a strong reputation across North Carolina. Founded in 1921, they've grown into one of the region's most respected builders, with 80 employees and a portfolio that includes K-12 (core market), higher education, office, and Commercial. The company's Cary-based office supports projects throughout the Triangle and Triad regions.

Known for their exceptional retention rate, family-like culture, and modern construction tools, this firm offers the stability of a legacy builder with the energy of a younger company. Many of their team members have been with the company for decades, and they continue to invest in their people through continued education programs and a stable pipeline of projects.

If you are an experienced Precon Manager or Director of Precon and are interested in joining a fantastic GC, please apply or contact Ryan directly at

Description

The Director of Construction or Precon Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead all preconstruction efforts from concept through GMP and handoff to operations
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators and preconstruction professionals
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and internal teams to develop accurate budgets and schedules
• Oversee bid strategies, subcontractor outreach, and proposal development
• Ensure alignment between design intent, budget, and constructability
• Support business development efforts with technical expertise and client presentations
• Drive continuous improvement in preconstruction processes and tools
• Report directly to executive leadership and contribute to strategic planning

Profile

The successful Director of Construction will have the following:

• 10+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating, with at least 3 in a leadership role
• Strong background in commercial construction, especially K-12 or mixed-use projects
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex pursuits
• Deep understanding of cost modeling, value engineering, and design-build delivery
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Proficiency with modern estimating software and digital takeoff tools

Job Offer

The Successful Director of Precon will receive:

• Base salary contingent on experience up to $200K
• Bonus based on project profit
• Career growth potential
• Outstanding work environment
• Cell and laptop offered
• 3 weeks PTO
• Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental
• 401k plan offered

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