Preconstruction Manager - Large-Scale Real Estate

RDM Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established real estate development and construction company, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead early-stage project development on large, complex real estate developments. This high-impact role reports to the VP of Preconstruction with 1-2 direct reports.

You will own preconstruction efforts from concept through design development, conduct constructability reviews, and coordinate with development teams on site selection, estimates, and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction-related field.
• Experience estimating and budgeting for large projects.
• Ability to lead early-stage design development and preconstruction activities.

Responsibilities

• Own preconstruction efforts from concept through design development, including budgets and cost planning.
• Coordinate and review design documents across all design phases; conduct constructability reviews at key milestones.
• Collaborate with development teams on site selection, cost estimates, and project scope.
• Manage outside consultants: architects, engineers, environmental, geo-technical, civil.
• Build and maintain a preconstruction pipeline tracker with real-time visibility across active pursuits.
• Lead value engineering and design reviews throughout the process.
• Partner with construction and leadership through hand-off, maintaining continuity from precon into the field.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Construction estimating

Budgeting

Preconstruction management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in construction-related field

Job description

Our client, a well-established real estate development and construction company, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead early-stage project development on large, complex real estate developments. This high-impact role reports to the VP of Preconstruction with 1-2 direct reports.

You will own preconstruction efforts from concept through design development, conduct constructability reviews, and coordinate with development teams on site selection, estimates, and scope.