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Position Title: Preconstruction ManagerLocation: Charlotte, NCJob Category: Office OperationsPay Range: N/AApplication InstructionsAt Barringer Construction, we've spent over a decade building more than just great spaces - we've built a culture, a reputation, and a team of Experience Crafters who take real pride in their work. As a Carolinas-based commercial general contractor with offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh, we deliver a client experience rooted in generosity, authenticity, honesty, and passion - what we call The Barringer Way. We're also 100% employee-owned through our ESOP, which means every person on the team shares in what we build together. That's part of why we've been named Business NC Magazine's Best Employer in North Carolina two years running (2024 and 2025).We're looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead bid strategy, budgeting, and early-project planning for a wide range of commercial work. You'll be the person who sets projects up to win - and sets teams up to deliver. Our benefits reflect how much we value our people: 100% employer-paid dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; flexible PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness program; pet insurance; and annual charitable donations in your name. Apply today!Position DescriptionAbout UsAt Barringer Construction, we've spent over a decade building more than just great spaces - we've built a culture, a reputation, and a team of Experience Crafters who take real pride in their work. As a Carolinas-based commercial general contractor with offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh, we deliver a client experience rooted in generosity, authenticity, honesty, and passion - what we call The Barringer Way. We're also 100% employee-owned through our ESOP, which means every person on the team shares in what we build together. That's part of why we've been named Business NC Magazine's Best Employer in North Carolina two years running (2024 and 2025).We're looking for a Preconstruction Manager to lead bid strategy, budgeting, and early-project planning for a wide range of commercial work. You'll be the person who sets projects up to win - and sets teams up to deliver. Our benefits reflect how much we value our people: 100% employer-paid dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; flexible PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness program; pet insurance; and annual charitable donations in your name. Apply today!What You'll DoThe Preconstruction Manager partners with our preconstruction leadership, operations teams, designers, and trade partners to shape projects from the earliest conversations through a clean handoff to the field. You'll analyze proposals, build accurate budgets, lead bid strategy, and help clients see exactly what their project will cost - and why Barringer is the right team to build it. This is a role for a Creative Problem Solver and Trusted Advisor who enjoys both the numbers and the relationships.Lead pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope development for pursuits across multiple sectors.Prepare takeoffs, quantity surveys, and conceptual estimates that hold up under scrutiny.Conduct bid leveling, scope gap analysis, and constructability reviews in partnership with operations.Present budgets to internal leadership and clients with clarity and confidence.Source accurate material and system pricing, and resolve cost discrepancies through sharp analysis.Build meaningful relationships with trade partners, A/E firms, and brokers that strengthen our pursuit pipeline.Stay plugged into regional market conditions, trends, lead times, and pricing to sharpen our competitive edge.Ensure a smooth financial handoff to project teams and seek feedback that keeps us improving.Position RequirementsWhat You BringA strategic mindset balanced with strong attention to detail.The ability to read plans, specs, and schedules and visualize a project from sta