Pre Construction Manager

Company: Cherry Talent Group
Location: Tomball
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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.

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