Preconstruction Manager, Customer Led Development

ProLogis • East Rutherford, NJ

186d • $112,000 - $154,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Preconstruction Manager to join our Customer Led Development (CLD) group in the central region. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale projects ranging from $40M to over $400M. As the Preconstruction Manager, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive pricing efforts, manage jurisdictional entitlements, and oversee projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and quality control.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in design-build construction or Development, with a strong understanding of estimating and permitting.
• Experience directing design teams and navigating town approval processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Office (Excel), and MS Project. Experience with CAD, PeopleSoft, and Smartsheet is a plus.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
• While not required, data center experience is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate project status, address issues, and exceed customer expectations.
• Provide conceptual and detailed estimating for industrial and horizontal improvement projects.
• Lead external design teams and permit approvals to meet project schedules and goals.
• Monitor local construction market trends and research design and construction alternatives for innovation and cost efficiency.
• Monitor, coordinate, and drive the design, permitting, quality control, and financial management of development projects.
• Create, maintain, and report on project schedules representing the due diligence, entitlement and construction phases of the work.
• Conduct meetings with customers, cities, contractors and designers to coordinate preconstruction activities.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• Generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees