Pre Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Tomball, TX

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 + bonuses

Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Office-Based

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a sharp, detail-obsessed Pre-Construction Manager to serve as the critical link between a project award and successful field execution. This isn't just a desk job; it is a high-level strategic role designed to eliminate "stagnation" and ensure our Project Managers and Superintendents can hit the ground running without missing quotes or permit delays.

The ideal candidate comes from a Commercial General Contracting background (PM or Estimating) and possesses the technical "detail-level" intelligence to spot problems before they exist. You aren't just looking at numbers; you are building the roadmap for the entire project's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Packaging: Take awarded projects (often at 80% clarity) and resolve all outstanding RFIs, design inconsistencies, and scope gaps.
• The 30-Day Launch Pad: Identify every critical action needed in the first 30 days of a project—permits, long-lead items, and trade coordination—to ensure a fast, successful launch.
• Buy-out & Sub Coordination: Reach out to subcontractors, validate bids, ensure quotes are comprehensive, and eliminate the "we just guessed the number" mentality.
• Plan & Permit Mastery: Thoroughly review IFB vs. IFC plans to identify omissions. Navigate the permitting and inspection landscape to ensure all legal hurdles are cleared before boots hit the dirt.
• Internal "Pitch" Meetings: Lead transition meetings where you "pitch" the project plan to the PMs and Superintendents, proving you have a total command of the projects technical details.
• Budget Validation: Collaborate with leadership and data analysts to lock in final pre-construction budgets.

Who You Are

• Commercial Specialist: You come from a Commercial Construction background 
• Detail Ninja: You are the person who finds the missing quote or the conflicting elevation detail that everyone else missed.
• Proactive Communicator: You don't wait for problems to reach your desk; you anticipate them and solve them weeks in advance.
• Technically Intelligent: You can speak the language of a Superintendent, an Architect, and a Subcontractor with equal confidence.
• Ambitious: You are likely in your mid-career and looking for a role with high visibility and long-term leadership potential.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Estimating, or Pre-Con within the Commercial Construction industry.
• Strong background in Civil, Drainage, or Concrete-heavy projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex plans, elevations, and site work requirements.
• Proven track record of managing "the handoff"—moving a project from a bid to a live, functioning job site.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple project "packages" simultaneously without losing quality.