Permitting & Pre-Construction Manager (Full Time, Florida)

Are you a permitting and pre-construction specialist who knows how to push a package through a municipality and set a job up cleanly from day one? Our Naples-based client, a faith-forward luxury custom home builder, is looking for a Permitting & Pre-Construction Manager to own everything that happens before the first nail is driven. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity working directly with ownership and the Project Manager on high-end residential projects. For this opportunity you should be available during Eastern Standard Time (EST). Apply today!

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What you'll do:

• Submit, track, and manage all permits through Collier County and the City of Naples, from application through approval.

• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and municipal departments to resolve comments and keep permits moving.

• Create and manage all purchase orders and subcontractor agreements.

• Solicit bids, negotiate pricing, and award subcontracts in coordination with the Project Manager.

• Track all customer selections and make sure specs are locked before construction begins.

• Review and approve vendor invoices before they go to billing.

• Maintain subcontractor compliance: licenses, insurance, and signed agreements on file before any work starts. No exceptions.

• Coordinate all pre-construction meetings, timelines, and deliverables.

• Manage all job setup in Buildertrend from day one.

• Act as a key partner to ownership and the PM, keeping every project set up for success before it breaks ground.

What you must have:

• Proven experience in permitting, pre-construction, or construction administration.

• Hands-on experience with residential luxury custom home projects.

• Strong proficiency with Buildertrend.

• Proficiency with Google Drive and Google Suite.

• Solid experience managing purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, and vendor compliance documentation.

• Familiarity with U.S. permitting processes and direct coordination with municipal departments (Collier County or City of Naples experience is highly valued).

• Advanced English level.

• Proficiency with CAD is not required, but it is a strong plus.

• High level of autonomy and organization. You don't wait to be told, you anticipate what's needed and get ahead of it.

• Clear communication, thorough documentation, and the confidence to hold vendors and subs accountable without being asked.

• Commitment to the highest standards of craftsmanship, integrity, and accountability.

We’ve got the opportunity, you’ve got the experience and confidence. Apply now.