Pre-Construction Manager

JK2 Scenic•Apopka, FL

About The Position

The Custom Millwork Pre Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring custom millwork and carpentry driven projects are buildable, well planned, and ready for fabrication before work begins. This role requires a strong, practical understanding of how millwork products are actually built, assembled, finished, transported, and installed, and the ability to strategize execution approaches based on experience and technical knowledge. This position serves as the bridge between design intent and shop/field reality, coordinating closely with engineering/drafting, project management, purchasing, production, and installation teams. It supports leadership and project teams through forecasting, projecting, and build strategy planning, helping reduce risk, prevent rework, and improve overall execution.

Requirements

5+ years of hands on experience in commercial millwork, custom carpentry, fabrication planning, or production driven pre construction
Strong understanding of: Casework and architectural millwork construction methods and materials Veneers, laminates, hardwood assemblies Doors, hardware, moldings, and specialty features Engineering design and production of shop drawings and submittals Shop workflows, production constraints, and installation sequencing Material takeoffs, labor costing, and vendor pricing Scheduling tied to design, engineering, and procurement
Prior experience working closely with a fabrication shop or production environment
Valid driver’s license and ability to attend jobsite visits when required
Deep understanding of architectural millwork buildability and constructability
Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings
Ability to visualize fabrication and installation directly from drawings
Strong problem solving and execution focused judgment
Clear communicator across technical and non technical teams
Organized, proactive, and detail oriented
Aligns with JK2 Scenic’s core values: Creative Minded | Solution Driven | Quality Focused | Respected Partner (Teamwork!)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with millwork/drafting coordination tools such as: Microvellum AutoCAD Bluebeam
Ability to lift up to ~50 lbs occasionally
Ability to access ladders and elevated areas when required
Exposure to noise, dust, weather, and jobsite conditions as needed

Nice To Haves

Scheduling or planning software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead pre construction planning efforts across multiple custom projects
Coordinate with Engineering/Drafting, Project Management, Production, Purchasing, and Installation to align execution strategy for the project lifecycle
Serve as a primary point of responsibility for pre fabrication readiness
Support consistent pre construction workflows, scheduling, documentation, and project handoff
Review project costs and forecasting of materials, labor, and vendor costs, to ensure execution plans are within allocated budgets
Apply hands on knowledge of commercial millwork and carpentry construction to evaluate how products will be built and installed
Strategize execution considering: Fabrication and assembly sequencing Joinery methods and tolerances Material behavior and finishes Transportation, handling, and protection
Identify details that may be theoretically correct but impractical or high risk to fabricate
Work with engineering and operations to adjust strategies before drawings are released or fabrication begins
Serve as a technical resource who can problem solve and “think like the shop and the field” for successful project coordination and execution
Review architectural, interior design, and specification documents to: Confirm complete millwork scope (casework, paneling, specialty fixtures, etc.) Identify missing scope gaps or conflicting information Flag constructability and coordination risks
Oversee development and alignment of shop drawings with design intent and field conditions
Identify on-site field coordination and trade integration needed to mitigate installation challenges. Ensure projected field challenges are conveyed to the Project Manager and incorporated in the Shop Drawings for adjustments during fabrication.
Provide project timelines and forward looking input related to: Fabrication complexity and sequencing Engineering and drafting design Production and installation readiness Long lead material impacts Vendor integration and alignment to millwork scope
Support PMs and Operations with experience based planning insight
Coordinate shop capacity and production sequencing to meet installation deadlines
Partner with Engineering/Drafting to ensure shop drawings reflect how products will actually be built
Ensure drawings are accurate, buildable, and code-compliant
Confirm vendor scope is in alignment and coordinated to meet the tolerances and assumptions reflected in the millwork shop drawings
Help incorporate engineering solutions early to minimize downstream revisions during fabrication and installation
Support QA/QC reviews through clear scope continuity and documented assumptions
Deliver a clear pre construction turnover transferring knowledge to include: Final scope interpretations Budget and scheduling alignment Key assumptions and execution strategy Identified risks and mitigation considerations Production and procurement planning notes Vendor management and risk analysis On-site trade integration and installation sequencing
Ensure all documentation is complete and approved before fabrication
Conduct internal turnover meeting with shop and project management teams
Support smooth transition into fabrication and installation