Amundson Group
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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