National Construction Manager

Johns Lyng USA; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Discretionary PTO

Job summary

A leading construction services company in Texas is seeking a National Preconstruction Manager to drive innovation and excellence in preconstruction activities. This executive role involves leading a high-performing team, overseeing project cost estimations, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will possess over 20 years of construction experience, a strong leadership background, and flexibility to travel. The position offers a salary of $150,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401k.

Qualifications

• 20+ years relevant construction experience in leading high-performing teams.
• 10+ years experience in multifamily, government, reconstruction, or custom residential/commercial work.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing national preconstruction team.
• Oversee scope development, cost estimating, and value engineering.
• Drive design coordination and risk mitigation through early-stage planning.

Skills

Leadership

Construction Management

Problem-Solving

Logistics Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

General Contracting License (CA, CO, AZ, FL, TN)

Tools

Procore

EasyBuild

Job description

At Johns Lyng USA, we pride ourselves on our reputation and commitment to sustainability. We offer a comprehensive range of building services, focusing on delivering exceptional customer service at every turn. From disaster recovery and management to residential and commercial reconstruction, restoration, and cleaning, we do it all! As a rapidly growing integrated building services company with operations in Australia, the USA, and New Zealand, we are looking for a motivated team player to fast-track their career and leave a lasting mark on our dynamic team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic National Preconstruction Manager (NPM) to lead and elevate our preconstruction function across the United States. This executive-level role is responsible for driving innovation, standardization, and excellence across all preconstruction activities—ensuring projects are positioned for success before breaking ground.

The NPM will serve as a key leader within the organization, shaping business strategy, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering forward-thinking solutions that align with our core pillars: Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Cost, and Schedule.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k, and discretionary PTO policy.
• Opportunity to join a dynamic, growing organization with a promising future.
• Support and mentorship from seasoned leaders
• Positive and enriching team culture that values and recognizes outstanding work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing national preconstruction team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence
• Coach and mentor team members through structured training, performance management, and career development initiatives
• Build and sustain a disciplined, results-driven environment with a strong emphasis on ownership and continuous improvement
• Partner with executive leadership to define and execute strategic business objectives
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-energy culture that attracts and retains top talent
• Develop and implement comprehensive preconstruction strategies, transitioning the organization from reactive execution to proactive planning
• Oversee detailed scope development, cost estimating, and value engineering to ensure financial and operational success
• Act as a technical advisor during bidding phases, ensuring high-risk and high-value projects are thoroughly vetted
• Drive design coordination and risk mitigation through early-stage planning and stakeholder alignment
• Utilize tools such as Procore and EasyBuild to maintain transparency, accountability, and performance tracking
• Analyze complex construction documents to identify innovative means and methods that optimize project delivery
• Lead value engineering initiatives, evaluating materials, sequencing, and construction approaches to maximize efficiency and client outcomes

Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Establish and manage KPIs across teams, ensuring consistent achievement of performance targets and ROI
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement action plans to address gaps
• Monitor project pipelines, resource allocation, and reporting systems to ensure optimal utilization and outcomes
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on performance, safety, and operational metrics

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Lead and support national safety initiatives in alignment with OSHA standards and company policies
• Oversee safety planning during preconstruction, including logistics and risk identification
• Ensure all teams maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Participate in safety committees and lead continuous improvement in safety performance

Key Selection Criteria

• 20+ years relevant construction experience in leading high performing teams
• 10+ years experience in either multifamily construction, government construction, reconstruction work and/or custom residential/commercial work.
• Maintain an active General Contracting License in either (CA, CO, AZ, FL, or TN)
• Proven experience of managing logistics for multiple locations simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Ability to Relocate

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Dallas, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Denver, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Salary

$150,000 USD per year

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the USA and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check where required.