Preconstruction Manager

About This Role

Our client, a self-performing heavy civil contractor, is hiring a Preconstruction Manager to lead project transitions from award through startup. You will oversee a team of preconstruction engineers and administrators while managing procurement, contracts, compliance, and process improvement across a high-volume project portfolio. This is a leadership role that sits at the center of estimating, operations, legal, and field teams.

What You Will Run

Lead procurement and project startup for newly awarded projects, including LOIs, subcontracts, and purchase orders

Own project setup checklists, Procore configuration, submittal registers, and jobsite logistics (staging, field offices, utilities, permits)

Prepare and submit preconstruction documentation to project owners: SWPPP Notices of Intent, material source letters, railroad permits, and compliance records

Partner with Estimating through handover, securing quotes and identifying long-lead items, risks, and startup requirements

Oversee administrative support for active projects, including subcontractor approvals, Certificates of Insurance, certified payroll compliance, and TxDOT bulletin board documentation

Prepare, review, and manage contracts and service agreements in coordination with Legal

Identify workflow automation opportunities and develop or refine Standard Operating Procedures

Lead, mentor, and develop your preconstruction team while balancing workloads across multiple projects

What It Takes

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, OR equivalent heavy civil public-sector construction experience

5+ years in heavy civil public-sector construction: preconstruction, procurement, contract administration, or project management

Proven experience leading and mentoring technical and administrative staff

Strong knowledge of subcontracts, purchase orders, supplier agreements, and project documentation

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment

Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across Estimating, Operations, Legal, owners, subs, and suppliers

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to DFW-area project sites

Ability to work from the North Richland Hills office

Preferred

Experience with TxDOT and other public-sector heavy civil projects

Familiarity with TxDOT subcontractor approvals and DBE requirements

At a glance

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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