Preconstruction Manager: Utility Infrastructure & Permitting

Target Hospitality; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Hospitality is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead early development and pre-construction of hospitality and related infrastructure projects in Texas. You will coordinate commercial development, utility coordination, permitting, estimating, and scheduling, interfacing with Business Development, Engineering, and Construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in project development or construction, with strong knowledge of utility infrastructure (electric

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project development, construction management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience with utility infrastructure planning and coordination.
• Strong understanding of pre-construction processes, permitting, and early cost modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel across different geographic jurisdictions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development activities from concept through construction handoff.
• Define project scope, baseline assumptions, risks, and execution strategy early in the lifecycle.
• Develop preliminary budgets, cost models, and schedule development.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, site due diligence, and constructability reviews.
• Maintain development risk registers and drive mitigation strategies prior to mobilization.
• Serve as primary lead for utility infrastructure coordination, including: Electric power, Water and wastewater, Natural gas, Telecom and fiber.
• Engage directly with utility providers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support permitting strategy and timelines across local, state, and utility authorities.
• Coordinate offsite utility scopes with civil engineers and internal construction teams.
• Provide clear, executive‑level updates on development progress, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Risk identification

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Target Hospitality is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead early development and pre-construction of hospitality and related infrastructure projects in Texas. You will coordinate commercial development, utility coordination, permitting, estimating, and scheduling, interfacing with Business Development, Engineering, and Construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in project development or construction, with strong knowledge of utility infrastructure (electric