Preconstruction Manager

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + discretionary bonus

Full benefits package

Hybrid work model

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Preconstruction Manager for an Indiana-based firm with strong Nevada market relationships. The role combines estimating and business development in a hybrid setting, overseeing cost analysis, budgets, and bid strategy from concept through contract.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of commercial GC preconstruction experience, proven client relationships, and the ability to drive growth with leadership alignment across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial GC preconstruction experience.
• Established Nevada market relationships to build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for projects from concept through negotiated contract.
• Dive into drawings, specs, and project docs to build detailed scopes.
• Drive preconstruction strategy through budgeting, value engineering, bid prep, and cost analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners across the Nevada market.
• Identify high-value project opportunities using market knowledge and relationships.
• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Value engineering

Client relationships

Negotiation

Job description

Lead high-value commercial preconstruction projects from concept through contract, owning estimates, budgets, and bid strategy. Leverage your Nevada market relationships to win new work and partner directly with leadership to drive growth.

My client is one of Indiana's most respected and established construction firms, with a proven reputation for excellence across general contracting, development, and owner's representation. With a strong backlog, deep repeat-client relationships, and an expanding Midwest footprint, they're entering an exciting growth phase while delivering high-profile ground-up and complex renovation projects across commercial and municipal markets. Joining their team means getting real exposure to impactful projects, long-term career growth, and the stability of a contractor that has built its reputation for decades.

Description

The Preconstruction Manager's Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for commercial construction projects from initial concept through negotiated contract.
• Dive into drawings, specifications, and project documents to build detailed scopes and identify project opportunities.
• Drive preconstruction strategy through budgeting, value engineering, bid preparation, and cost analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners across the Nevada market.
• Help identify and pursue high-value project opportunities, using market knowledge and relationships to fuel continued growth.
• Partner closely with operations and executive leadership to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.
• Play an active role in business development, representing the company at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Profile

The Successful Preconstruction manager will have:

• Bring 5+ years of commercial GC preconstruction experience with a strong command of estimating, construction methods, and the local subcontractor market.
• Leverage established Nevada industry relationships to build partnerships and uncover new opportunities.
• Thrive in a hybrid estimating and business development role, balancing technical expertise with client-facing responsibilities.
• Bring strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills to every project and partnership.
• Be a driven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-focused environment and takes ownership from day one.

Job Offer

What's on the Offer for the Preconstruction Manager:

• $130K-$150K Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus with competitive earning potential.
• Strong Project Pipeline providing stability, long-term opportunity, and exposure to exciting commercial work.
• Full Benefits Package including healthcare, retirement options, and Unlimited PTO.
• Join a highly respected builder where culture, collaboration, and quality are at the heart of every project.
• Step into a growing Preconstruction team with direct access to executive leadership and significant opportunity for upward mobility.
• Build a long-term career with a company invested in your growth, giving you the platform to take on greater responsibility and leadership.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.