Director of Preconstruction Position Available In Lee, Alabama

Director of Preconstruction at Holland Homes
Director of Preconstruction at Holland Homes in Auburn, Alabama
Posted in Other 13 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Company
Founded in 2006, Holland Homes has grown into a trusted name in homebuilding across Alabama. As an independentpany with no outside investors, we are uniquely positioned to build top grade homes at scale while maintaining an unwaveringmitment to quality. Our dedication to craftsmanship has driven every one of the 1,000+ houses we’ve built.
Our entire team is clear and aligned on our purpose: to provide a white-glove homeowner experience. With thoughtfully designed floor plans, high-quality materials, and exceptional service, we bring our customers’ dreams to life-built to last for generations.
We leverage modern technology to keep homeowners informed at every step, ensuring an efficient and enjoyable journey. Our team works diligently to make the home-building process seamless and stress-free.
Holland Homes is more than a builder; we’re a team dedicated to crafting places where families grow, memories are made, and lives flourish. To us, homebuilding is about more than just construction – it’s about buildingmunities.
The Role
We are seeking a highly driven Director of Pre-Construction to lead and optimize the pre-construction process at Holland Homes. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every home is built on time, on budget, and to our highest standards of quality. The Director will lead and develop a high-performing team while driving efficiency and accuracy in planning, permitting, purchasing, and pre-construction execution.
The Director of Pre-Construction is responsible for managing architectural plans, obtaining permits, overseeing pricing and vendor negotiations, and ensuring all pre-construction requirements arepleted before projects break ground. This role requires a deep understanding of residential construction, operational leadership, and amitment to continuous process improvement.
This role is based in Auburn, AL, with an expectation of daily presence at the office to ensure seamless collaboration across teams, as well as maximum impact at weekly leadership meetings, quarterlypany events.
As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Pre-Construction works closely with the CEO, Director of Production, Director of Finance, and other key leaders to drive strategic decisions, cost optimization, and scheduling precision.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Leadership & Team Development
Train and lead a high-performing pre-construction team, fostering accountability and excellence.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for each team member.
Develop and implement training programs to ensure team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for success.
Act as a key leader within thepany, supporting the leadership team and driving alignment across departments.
2. Architectural Planning & Design Management
Manage and maintain Holland Homes’ portfolio of floorplans, ensuringpliance with changing building codes and market trends.
Facilitate and manage 3rd-party relationships with designers, architects, and engineers to oversee plan updates, modifications, and new designs.
Host monthly planning meetings with external design partners to maintain schedules and ensure alignment with uing projects.
Ensure that all construction documents, blueprints, and specifications are accurate, up-to-date, and ready for each project before handoff to production.
3. Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Oversee the acquisition of all building permits and approvals required for each project, ensuring no delays in project startups.
Maintain a pre-pre-construction checklist to eliminate municipality delays in permitting or purchasing delays that could affect startups.
Manage Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals, ensuringpliance withmunity design guidelines before construction begins.
Work with municipalities and utilitypanies to secure necessary approvals, pay tap fees, and expedite the permitting process.
4. Purchasing, Cost Management & Vendor Negotiations
Conduct monthly pricing reviews for keymodities and negotiate the best rates from multiple vendors.
Oversee material pricing and vendor selection, ensuringpetitive pricing while maintaining quality standards.
Work closely with the Director of Finance to align purchasing decisions withpany financial goals.
Maintain and update cost databases, ensuring accurate pricing for all homes,munities, and design options.
Develop and implement strategies for value engineering, reducing costs withoutpromising quality.
5. Pre-Construction Execution & Startup Readiness
Develop and manage the pre-construction schedule, ensuring all tasks arepleted on time for seamless project handoff to production.
Lead weekly job readiness reviews, ensuring each project is fully prepared for the startup meeting.
Oversee the creation of detailed purchase orders (POs) and job cost estimates, ensuring all costs are accounted for before construction begins.
Ensure every startup package includes all necessary plans, POs, site plans, and permits before breaking ground.
Drive continuous process improvements to streamline pre-construction workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
The Person
You are an experienced construction leader with a passion for operational excellence. You thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, efficiency, and team leadership are key to success. You understand that pre-construction sets the tone for every home we build, and you take ownership of delivering on-time, well-executed projects.
Beyond your technical expertise, you bring:

Leadership & Team Development:

You have a track record of building, coaching, and leading high-performing teams, ensuring alignment and accountability in every aspect of pre-construction.

Process Optimization:

You see inefficiencies as opportunities and are constantly improving processes to increase speed, reduce waste, and enhance accuracy.

Construction & Permitting Expertise:

You have a deep knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, and municipal approvals, ensuring every job is set up for success before breaking ground.

Financial & Vendor Management:

You excel at negotiating with vendors, analyzing costs, and maximizing value for both thepany and our customers.

Urgency & Accountability:

You understand that the construction schedule drives our success, and you bring a sense of urgency and ownership to ensuring projects stay on track.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

You leverage metrics, reporting, and forecasting to drive smarter pre-construction strategies.

Collaboration & Communication:

You are a proactivemunicator, bridging the gap between pre-construction, finance, production, and leadership teams.
You are a hands-on leader who is equallyfortable building relationships, solving problems, and executing plans with precision. You believe in serving your team, leading with excellence, and upholding Holland Homes’ reputation for quality and integrity.
Compensation
We know the importance of hiring the right person for this role. We will ensure apetitivepensation structure.
Competitive base salary
Incentive bonus, based on gross profit targets
Company truck & fuel
Relocation support

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company truck
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities
Weekly pay