Preconstruction Manager, Customer Led Development

Prologis • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. 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 $400 M . As the Preconstruction Manager, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive pricing efforts, manage jurisdictional entitlements , and oversee project s to ensure timely delivery , budget adherence and quality control.

Requirements

• Experience : Minimum of 5 years in design-build c onstruction or Development, with a strong understanding of estimating and permitting .
• Design Management : E xperience directing design teams and navigating town approval processes.
• Travel : Willingness to travel up to 3 0%.

Nice To Haves

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in C onstruction M anagement , Architecture, or Engineering , or equivalent experience preferred.
• Skills : Technical Proficiency : Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Office (Excel), and MS Project. Experience with CAD , PeopleSoft, and Smartsheet is a plus.
• Leadership : Ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-Motivation : Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Data Center : While not , data center experience is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Communication : Effectively communicate project status, address issues, and exceed customer expectations.
• Estimating : Provide conceptual and detailed estimating for industrial and horizontal improvement projects.
• Design : Lead external design teams and permit approvals to meet project schedules and goals.
• Market & Industry Research : Monitor local construction market trends and research design and construction alternatives for innovation and cost efficiency.
• Project Coordination : Monitor, coordinate, and drive the design, permitting, quality control, and financial management of development projects.
• Schedule : Create, maintain , and report on project schedules representing the due diligence, entitlement and construction phases of the work .
• On-site Meetings : Conduct m eet ings with customers, cities , contractors and designers to coordinate preconstruction activities .

Benefits

• All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
• Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• We also offer 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees