Head of Preconstruction – Custom Homes

Keel Custom Homes; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Technology package

Job summary

Keel Custom Homes is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for custom homes in central Virginia. The role is in-office and centers on owning the preconstruction phase from contract to start, leading the team, and driving the process and schedule across multiple projects.

You will manage start targets, develop the preconstruction team, coordinate with consultants and authorities, and ensure complete, aligned start packages before field work begins.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in residential construction, with 3+ years leading people.
• Read plan sets, spot constructability issues.
• Proven track record: built and advanced a team of hires/trainings.
• Changed a process with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Set and meet monthly and annual start targets with Division Manager, Sales, and Construction.
• Lead, train, and develop the precon team to operate autonomously.
• Own, improve, and fix the precon process.
• Release complete start packages (plans, specs, selections, budget) to the field in sync.
• Own consultant, engineer, and jurisdiction relationships the department runs on.
• Make hiring, training, and bi-annual growth reviews for direct reports.
• Run the weekly precon meeting and keep every job on a current schedule.
• Ensure permits, plot plans, stakeouts, and lot inspections are done before field work.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Budget coordination

Process improvement

Job description

Keel Custom Homes is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for custom homes in central Virginia. The role is in-office and centers on owning the preconstruction phase from contract to start, leading the team, and driving the process and schedule across multiple projects.

You will manage start targets, develop the preconstruction team, coordinate with consultants and authorities, and ensure complete, aligned start packages before field work begins.