Pre-Construction Manager - Residential Construction

Pre-Construction Manager - Residential ConstructionTAB Construction

Commute to Andes, NY | Full-Time | Onsite

Company Overview

TAB Construction is a full-service residential construction firm serving Delaware County and the greater Catskill Mountains region of New York. We specialize in custom homes, renovations, foundations, and performance-driven building solutions, delivering high-quality craftsmanship with professionalism and integrity.

Our work is rooted in strong client relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We operate in a market where trust matters, reputation matters, and long-term relationships matter. Every project reflects our belief that building should be thoughtful, disciplined, and aligned from day one.

This is a pivotal leadership role designed to bring structure, predictability, and financial clarity to the front end of every project.

Learn more about us: www.tabcompanies.com

The Role

The Pre-Construction Manager leads and formalizes TAB Construction's pre-construction operations, ensuring every project enters production organized, financially sound, and aligned across ownership, project management, and trade partners.

This role centralizes estimating, budgeting, and pre-construction coordination under one accountable leader, allowing ownership and project managers to stay focused on execution and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, formalize, and continuously refine TAB's pre-construction framework
• Establish clear, repeatable standards for project readiness and turnover into production
• Ensure scopes, budgets, timelines, selections, and client expectations are fully defined prior to start
• Oversee estimating and pricing accuracy with a focus on margin protection
• Maintain clean, accurate data within construction management software (CoConstruct and future platforms)
• Partner with sales to define readiness criteria before projects advance
• Coordinate closely with project management to ensure seamless handoff into construction
• Identify gaps and risks early and resolve them before they impact the field

What You Bring

Required Experience

• 5+ years in estimating, budgeting, or pre-construction for residential construction, custom homes, or high-end remodeling
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and cost drivers
• High comfort level working in structured, system-driven environments
• Proficiency with construction management software (CoConstruct or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional Attributes We Value

• Systems-minded and detail-oriented
• Financially literate with strong margin awareness
• Proactive communicator who thinks downstream
• Comfortable with accountability metrics and performance measurement
• Coachable, collaborative, and invested in long-term growth

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is measured by:

• Reduced executive involvement in daily estimating and pre-construction problem-solving
• Clean, consistent project transitions into production
• Strong system adoption and data accuracy across teams
• Fewer budget surprises and improved margin performance
• A documented, continuously improving pre-construction playbook

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience and leadership scope
• Performance-based bonus tied to margin accuracy, process discipline, and KPIs
• Opportunity to shape core systems within a growing organization
• Long-term growth path as TAB Construction continues to expand

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A current resume
• A brief statement outlining your experience in pre-construction, estimating, or systems development
• An example of a project where your planning or financial oversight prevented issues during construction

Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion to review experience, process philosophy, and alignment with TAB Construction's operational direction.