Pre-Construction Manager

Envoy, Inc. - Construction & Development; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Envoy, Inc. - Construction & Development is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager in Indiana to lead planning, budgeting, and coordination with design teams, owners, and subcontractors.

This role focuses on developing budgets, validating cost data, and guiding project teams through early design phases. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in commercial construction/estimating, strong reading of plans, and proficiency with estimating and PM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public/private commercial construction, development, or estimating.
• Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools.
• Strong ability to read plans and interpret specifications.
• Experience with cost planning and budgeting for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms and bid management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across project teams.
• Ability to lead meetings and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning and budgeting, including risk analysis and client communication throughout all preconstruction phases.
• Prepare and refine quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and analyses with the Chief Estimator.
• Ensure adherence to design parameters by reviewing plans and documentation.
• Maintain historical cost databases and project estimate records; present costs and budget updates.
• Assist with RFQs/RFPs, bid documents, and procurement platform management.
• Support subcontractor buyout and award processes across multiple delivery methods.
• Lead internal meetings, design progress discussions, and budget reviews.
• Collaborate with owners/developers to secure permits and ensure compliance with codes.
• Facilitate value engineering and ensure clear communication among teams.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Communication

Collaboration

Reading plans

Dispute resolution

Organization

Time management

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Destini

PlanSwift

OnScreen Takeoff

Procore

MS Project

Google Workspace

Bluebeam Revu

BuildingConnected

Job description

Envoy has been serving communities across the state of Indiana with high-end and community focused development and construction projects for the last 40+ years. We are a multifaceted company driven to enrich our communities and our team. We are a team of collaborative self-starters. We value commitment and transparency while standing by our family-like company culture.

JOB SNAPSHOT

The Pre-Construction Manager leads the planning and budgeting phases of assigned projects, guiding design teams through programmatic, schematic, design development, and construction documentation. This role requires strong professional communication and collaboration with municipal agencies, owners, developers, architects, designers, and subcontractors. The Pre-Construction Manager works to develop, update, and validate project budgets and historical cost data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction Planning & Budgeting

• Manage estimates, budget development, risk analysis, and client communication throughout all preconstruction phases.
• Prepare and refine quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and cost analyses in collaboration with the Chief Estimator.
• Ensure strict adherence to design parameters by obtaining and reviewing plans and related documentation.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and project estimate records.
• Accurately present job costs, schedule updates, and budget adjustments at defined intervals.

Project Documentation & Procurement

• Assist with the preparation of RFQs/RFPs, scope-of-work packages, and bid documents.
• Upload, organize, and maintain bid documentation using internal and external procurement platforms.
• Support subcontractor buyout and award processes across multiple project delivery methods.
• Maintain and update master scope-of-work templates for all subcontracts bid categories.

Coordination & Communication

• Lead internal team meetings, design progress discussions, and budget review sessions.
• Collaborate with owners/developers to secure required building permits and ensure compliance with local codes.
• Manage and facilitate value engineering and value-management sessions for all assigned projects.
• Work jointly with the Chief Estimator, architects, clients, and vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules.
• Oversee monthly billings and ensure compliance with cost procedures during preconstruction.
• Uphold and promote the company’s core values, contributing positively to organizational culture.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Building Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public/private commercial construction, development, or estimating.
• Estimating software: Destini, Plan swift, Onscreen or other similar takeoff software.
• Project manager software: Procore or similar construction management software.
• Scheduling: MS Project and outbuild.
• Document Management & Collaboration: Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs), PDF markup/annotation tools, Bluebeam Revu, word, and excel proficiency.
• Bid Management: Building Connected or similar procurement platforms.
• Proven ability to produce conceptual and schematic budgets ranging from $5M–$50M.
• Ability to prepare conceptual site and building phasing plans for presentations.
• Ability to understand project processes and standard progression for construction projects including document control.
• Strong fluency in reading plans, interpreting specifications, and navigating project documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse project teams.
• Effective dispute resolution skills with the ability to reach timely, mutually satisfactory outcomes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to take on increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including design teams and vendors.
• Must pass a criminal background check

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Top-notch, competitive compensation packages that keep up with ever-changing markets.
• Company-sponsored retirement packages, available during the open enrollment period, after the completion of your first year.
• A flexible Paid Time Off program that focuses on family and mental health.