Director of Preconstruction; Hospitality​/Casino

Director of Preconstruction (Entertainment / Gaming / Hospitality)

Location:
Charlotte, NC (Full Relocation Provided)

A nationally respected, fast-growing GC is seeking a Director of Preconstruction to lead complex hospitality and gaming projects across the U.S. This is a front-end leadership role for someone with experience on casinos, luxury hotels, or large entertainment builds who wants a bigger voice in shaping projects.

This role is based in Charlotte, NC
, with a full relocation package provided. The Carolinas are one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with a strong and stable construction pipeline. Charlotte offers a high quality of life, lower cost of living, access to both mountains and beaches, and four true seasons without harsh winters or extreme heat.

• Lead preconstruction efforts across entertainment, gaming, and hospitality projects
• Drive budgets, GMPs, and cost strategy from concept through buyout
• Partner directly with owners, architects, and design teams early in the process
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid coverage, and procurement strategy
• Lead value engineering while maintaining design intent and project experience
• Build and manage schedules in P6 across design, permitting, and precon phases
• Mentor and develop a growing preconstruction team
• Play a key role in client relationships and winning new work

• 8+ years in preconstruction / estimating within hospitality, gaming, or large commercial projects
• Experience on casinos, resorts, luxury hotels, or entertainment-driven builds
• Strong knowledge of building systems, cost drivers, and constructability
• Proven ability to operate in a client-facing leadership role

• Highly competitive base salary + bonus
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Relocation provided
• Long-term leadership growth opps into VP of preconstruction role

If you’ve built high-end hospitality projects and are looking to step into a more strategic leadership role in a booming market, this is worth a conversation.