Preconstruction Project Administrator

Timberline Construction Group, LLC - Disaster Services Division

Position: Preconstruction Project Administrator

Location: Asheville, North Carolina Area

Position Type: Full-Time 

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (based on experience and skillset)

Position Summary

Timberline Construction Group (TCG) is seeking a Preconstruction Project Administrator to support preconstruction planning and permitting activities for disaster recovery housing and reconstruction projects in the Asheville, North Carolina region.

This role assists the Preconstruction Manager by coordinating permitting, engineering documentation, site surveys, and municipal requirements for Manufactured Home Unit (MHU) installations and site-built homes. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple municipalities and project stakeholders.

Due to an increasing project workload and anticipated structural growth, two Preconstruction Project Administrators will be hired to support expanding project operations.

Key Responsibilities

Permitting & Municipal Coordination

• Prepare and submit permit applications to local municipalities.
• Coordinate with municipal departments including planning, environmental health, zoning, and building departments.
• Identify jurisdiction-specific requirements for manufactured housing installations and site-built homes.

Project Documentation & Coordination

• Order and track site surveys, engineering reports, site plans, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation within company systems.
• Track permitting status, approvals, and project milestones.

Project Support

• Assist with gathering documentation required for preconstruction planning and approvals.
• Support preparation of cost estimates and project reports as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams including construction managers, estimators, and project managers.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate regularly with municipal offices, consultants, engineers, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to project approvals and permitting processes.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning and organizational abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and multitasking capability
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to interpret project documentation and manage reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in construction permitting, preconstruction coordination, or project administration
• Basic understanding of construction plans or site plans
• Familiarity with SmartDraw and Bluebeam software
• Experience using Xactimate for cost estimate preparation
• Experience working with municipal permitting processes

Ideal Candidate Background

• Preconstruction Coordinator
• Construction Project Administrator
• Permit Coordinator
• Junior Estimator
• Construction Administrative Assistant

About Timberline Construction Group

Timberline Construction Group specializes in disaster recovery, manufactured housing installation, residential reconstruction, and civil infrastructure projects nationwide.

Our team operates according to our core values of:

Safety • Quality • Accountability • Dedicated • Action • Relationships