Preconstruction Manager

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead early project planning and estimating, mentoring estimators, and ensuring a smooth transition to construction.

You will develop accurate conceptual through final estimates, prepare bid packages, and coordinate with owners, design teams, and subcontractors. Responsibilities include leading all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, cost modeling, value engineering, takeoffs, bid packages, and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years in construction management is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, including cost modeling, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare and review detailed takeoffs, estimates, scopes of work, bid packages, and front-end documents across multiple projects.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier solicitations, bid leveling, comparisons, and all bid-day execution activities.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to guide design development, schedules, and project decisions.
• Support proposals, GMP development, and seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, including post-bid evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

MS Word

MS Excel

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating Software

Bluebeam

Job description

The Preconstruction Manager oversees all early project planning and estimating activities while leading and mentoring other estimators. This position is responsible for developing accurate conceptual through final estimates, preparing bid packages, coordinating with owners, design teams, subcontractors and ensuring a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Preconstruction Leadership: Lead all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, including cost modeling, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Estimating & Scope Development: Prepare and review detailed takeoffs, estimates, scopes of work, bid packages, and front-end documents across multiple projects.
• Bid Management & Analysis: Oversee subcontractor and supplier solicitations, bid leveling, comparisons, and all bid-day execution activities.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to guide design development, schedules, and project decisions.
• Project Pursuits & Handoff: Support proposals, GMP development, and seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, including post-bid evaluations.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Estimating Software, and Bluebeam.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at assigned workplace.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ years in construction management is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay, generous time off, great insurance coverage, retirement benefits, bonus opportunities, and perks like a company vehicle. Plus, you’ll have access to extra support programs and optional coverage so you can build the package that works best for you. We take care of our people on and off the job.

About our Company:

Beckenhauer Construction is built on honesty, hard work, and attention to detail. We invest in people who want a career, take ownership of their work, and care about doing things right. This is a place for people who work hard, want to grow, and are never satisfied with “good enough.”

With nearly 150 years of success, Beckenhauer Construction has earned a reputation as a leader in comprehensive construction management services. Our long-standing client relationships and steady stream of referrals reflect the loyalty and trust we build through meaningful connections, consistent performance, and integrity.

At Beckenhauer Construction, our work, and our culture, is defined by “Partnerships Built on Trust.”

Beckenhauer Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.