Preconstruction Manager - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Kiewit; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and Vision coverage

Retirement plans with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Building Group is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead multiple estimating teams for vertical construction projects. The role focuses on large-scale estimates exceeding $30 million across commercial, education, sports, healthcare, and government sectors.

You will guide strategies, manage resources, and present cost plans to executives and clients from the Omaha headquarters, with travel as needed. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of preconstruction experience with leadership of estimators/teams.
• Experience leading large estimates and multiple teams; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of estimators and engineers in pursuits to win work at the right price.
• Manage tasks, strategies, resource leveling and close-out of estimates.
• Present detailed estimates to executive management and clients.
• Present estimates to clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze drawings and specs to scope work.
• Review proposals and documentation to support cost estimates.
• Provide leadership in subcontractor/vendor selection processes.
• Implement and adhere to estimating policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Estimating strategy

Education

Undergraduate degree in CM/CE/CEng

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

On Screen Takeoff

InEight Estimate

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Preconstruction Manager - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Location: Omaha, NE, US Lincoln, NE, US

Requisition ID:182588

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Building Group is looking for a Estimating Manager that can lead various estimates in excess of $30 million for vertical buildings in the markets of commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed use, housing, government installations. Duties include but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participating in and implementing win strategies, presenting estimates to executive management and clients, reading and interpreting documents, solicitating subcontractors, analyzing drawings and specifications, value management, reviewing and assisting with proposals, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates/proposals for various types of work (including self-perform).

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services.

Location

This position will be based out of the Kiewit Headquarters in Omaha, NE.

Some travel will be required for pursuits in other geographical regions and offices.

Responsibilities

Leading a team of estimators and engineers in pursuits to get work at the right price.

Task management, strategies, resource leveling and estimate close out processes.

Communicate and present a detailed estimate to executive management and clients

Communicate and present estimates to clients.

Analyze drawings and specifications to understand the scope of work

Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.

Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process.

Implement and adhere to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering or similar related program required.

At least 10 years of preconstruction experience required where you have been the Preconstruction Manager for at least half that time.

Ability to lead large estimates and lead multiple teams.

Passion for preconstruction and estimating.

Strong communication skills both in person and virtual. Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must.

Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, other estimating software programs. Willingness to learn new systems. Kiewit utilizes a proprietary estimating program, "InEight Estimate".

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items.

Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform estimating.

Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills.

Interested in professional development and continued education.

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Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.