Pre Construction Manager

Job Description

Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Tomball, TX

Salary: $120,000–$150,000+ bonuses

Schedule: Full-Time Office-Based with Field Coordination as Needed

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-performing construction firm seeking a sharp, forward-thinking Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of projects immediately after award and prepare them for seamless handoff to the project management and field teams. This position is strategic, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative—ideal for someone intelligent, motivated, organized, and eager to grow into a future leadership role within the company. This is not an estimating role; instead, it is the operational bridge between estimating, planning, and execution.

About the Role

The Pre-Construction Manager will work directly with a senior executive, taking awarded projects through a structured, thorough preparation process. This includes verifying plan changes, validating takeoffs, coordinating budget confirmation, identifying permitting and inspection requirements, and creating the foundational structure used to launch each project successfully.

This individual must be a fast learner, able to operate independently, and confident enough to collaborate with project managers, construction managers, vendors, analysts, and leadership. The right person will bring a balance of existing experience and upward potential—someone who is ready to contribute on day one but hungry for professional growth and long-term advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and initiation phase for all awarded projects

Review IFB vs. IFC plans to identify design changes, omissions, or inconsistencies

Verify quantities and confirm takeoffs

Identify gaps in scope, missing quotes, or budget uncertainties

Collaborate with the Data Analyst to approve final pre-construction budgets

Build the framework for the company's project tracking system

Assist in vendor selection and procurement strategy

Identify all required permits and inspections and develop a clear plan for securing them

Determine critical path activities and communicate them effectively to project teams

Create and organize pre-construction meeting agendas and schedules

Support project managers and construction managers as projects transition into execution

Provide light technical assistance to the estimating team when needed

Who Thrives in This Role

Highly intelligent, analytical, and detail-driven

Self-starter with strong organizational skills

Naturally proactive with the ability to take direction and run with it

Comfortable working closely with leadership and trusted to handle critical tasks

Respected by operations teams and confident in conversations with PMs, CMs, vendors, and partners

Brings enough hands-on construction understanding to spot problems early, but is also coachable and adaptable to the company's systems and standards

Ambitious professional looking for a role with long-term growth potential

Why This Role Matters

This position fills a crucial gap between project award and project launch—a phase that directly impacts profitability, scheduling, and execution quality. By managing pre-construction with precision and consistency, the Pre-Construction Manager allows the rest of the organization to operate more efficiently, reduces risk, and improves the smooth flow of every project.

Full-time