Pre-construction Project Manager

Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Hybrid - DC Area

Open to Relocation

Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000

About the Company
We're partnering with a luxury custom home builder in the DC area known for creating architecturally stunning, highly personalized homes. Their clients are high-net-worth individuals who expect exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a seamless experience.

This is a close-knit team that truly enjoys working together. They value integrity, creativity, and attention to detail and they look for people who are self-driven, collaborative, and genuinely care about their work. If you want to make a meaningful impact and be deeply involved in building extraordinary homes from day one, this is the place.

Role Summary
As the Pre-Construction Manager, you'll guide clients and project teams from the moment a project begins until it's ready to break ground. You'll organize the entire pre-construction process budgeting, design coordination, documentation, permitting, and client communication.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-touch, high-detail environment and enjoys collaborating with architects, designers, engineers, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-construction process for multiple projects, with some post-construction support

• Serve as primary contact for clients, architects, and consultants

• Lead design and coordination meetings

• Build and maintain project budgets and estimates

• Issue RFPs, review subcontractor bids, and assist with proposals and contracts

• Keep project files, plans, and decisions organized

• Track schedules and milestones, ensuring all stakeholders know next steps

• Track the permit process

• Facilitate communication between clients, designers, and internal teams

• Align design, scope, and budget

• Collaborate with the Production Manager for a smooth handoff to construction

What you Bring

• 5+ years in pre-construction or project management for custom residential projects (luxury experience is a big plus)

• Strong understanding of architectural, structural, civil, and interior design plans

• Solid estimating and budgeting skills

• Comfortable with Excel; experience with MS Project is a bonus

• Procore is helpful but not required

• Highly organized, detail-focused, and great with communication

Who You Are

• Empathetic and client-focused

• Trustworthy and dependable

• Detail-driven with strong follow-through

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to independently solve problems

• A natural communicator professional, confident, and clear

• A true teammate who contributes positively to culture

Work Environment

• Supportive team with a strong sense of camaraderie

• High autonomy and ownership of your work

• Innovative, motivated team who values quality and balance

• Mostly remote with regular in-person team meetups