Pre-Construction Lead

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Weekly living allowance

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Lead to represent the Delivery organization throughout project development. This role ensures projects are execution-ready by leading planning, risk identification, constructability reviews, permitting and procurement, stakeholder alignment, and transition planning.

The Preconstruction Lead partners with IS Delivery Regional Vice Presidents and serves as the key link between Development and Delivery to support successful project

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in preconstruction, construction management, or project planning for large complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and construction execution.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project readiness efforts from development through financial close.
• Evaluate scope, schedule, budget, constructability, procurement strategy, and risks.
• Develop milestone schedules, savings forecasts, spend curves, and execution assumptions.
• Facilitate Joint Readiness Certifications and executive risk reviews.
• Conduct market, labor, regulatory, permitting, and contractor risk assessments.
• Lead Trade Partner Due Diligence and Permitting Due Diligence activities.
• Facilitate Risk Register development and handoff to Project Controls.
• Identify and mitigate cost, schedule, and execution risks.
• Coordinate pre-close execution planning and At-Risk activities.
• Support early procurement planning, interconnection efforts, and environmental reviews.
• Prepare Internal Kickoff materials and execution readiness documentation.
• Plan and facilitate Project Launch sessions.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Procurement

Risk management

Construction execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

JDE

Job description

Locations: Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA and Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

• 50% regional travel

Pay Rate: $145,000 - $160,000

Relocation/Travel Support: Relocation assistance or weekly living allowance available for eligible travelers

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Lead to represent the Delivery organization throughout project development. This role ensures projects are execution-ready by leading planning, risk identification, constructability reviews, permitting and procurement, stakeholder alignment, and transition planning. The Preconstruction Lead partners with IS Delivery Regional Vice Presidents and serves as the key link between Development and Delivery to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project readiness efforts from development through financial close.
• Evaluate scope, schedule, budget, constructability, procurement strategy, and project risks.
• Develop milestone schedules, savings forecasts, spend curves, and execution assumptions.
• Facilitate Joint Readiness Certifications and executive risk reviews.
• Conduct market, labor, regulatory, permitting, and contractor risk assessments.
• Lead Trade Partner Due Diligence and Permitting Due Diligence activities.
• Facilitate Risk Register development, reviews, and handoff to Project Controls.
• Identify and drive mitigation of cost, schedule, and execution risks.
• Coordinate pre-close execution planning and At-Risk activities.
• Support early procurement planning, utility interconnection efforts, site assessments, and environmental reviews.
• Prepare Internal Kickoff materials and execution readiness documentation.
• Plan and facilitate Project Launch sessions.
• Support development of the Project Execution Plan (PXP).
• Ensure effective transfer of project knowledge, risks, assumptions, and action items to the Delivery team
• Collaborate closely with Development, Sustainability, Energy
• Modeling, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and Delivery teams.
• Influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in preconstruction, construction management, and/or project planning for large complex commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and construction execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), healthcare, higher education, or complex facility projects.
• Familiarity with JDE, Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, or similar project delivery tools.
• PMP, CCM, PE, LEED, or related certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect skilled technical professionals with opportunities on high-profile projects where their expertise can make an immediate impact. These positions offer the opportunity to work on major data center, healthcare, and higher education projects while continuing to expand your commercial HVAC and pre-commissioning expertise. Relocation assistance or a weekly living allowance may be available for eligible candidates.