Preconstruction Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Confidential Search – Employee-Owned General Contractor

Are you ready to take the lead on high-impact projects while working in a collaborative, employee-owned environment? We’re seeking a hands-on Preconstruction Manager to join a growing team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence. This role is critical in shaping projects from concept through contract, with the unique opportunity to grow into a Director-level position.

Why This Role?

• Leadership & Impact – Manage and mentor a preconstruction team while staying directly engaged in estimating, budgeting, and client-facing work.
• Diverse Project Portfolio – Commercial, healthcare, multifamily, hospitality, and institutional projects.
• Employee Ownership – 100% ESOP company with strong growth, stability, and a culture of integrity.
• Exciting Career Path – Potential to step into a Director of Preconstruction role as the company transitions leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead preconstruction efforts including budgeting, conceptual estimating, and value engineering.
• Partner with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver accurate and strategic project planning.
• Oversee GMP submittals, design coordination, constructability reviews, and bid processes.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless handoff into construction.

What We’re Looking For

• 8–15+ years of construction industry experience (preconstruction/estimating preferred).
• Strong background in conceptual estimating and negotiated work.
• Proven ability to lead teams while remaining “in the trenches” with takeoffs and bid work.
• Tech-savvy with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheets, SmartBid, Excel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $130K–$150K+ (DOE)
• Bonus opportunity (~10%) + Vehicle allowance
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, disability, ESOP ownership
• Generous PTO, wellness program, relocation assistance, and education reimbursement

📩 Confidential inquiries encouraged. If you’re driven to make an impact and want to grow with an employee-owned builder, we’d love to connect.

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