Project Manager

Beckenhauer Construction; Norfolk, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunities

Great insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Beckenhauer Construction is seeking a Construction Project Manager who takes ownership from planning through completion, leads crews and subcontractors, enforces standards, and resolves issues with speed and accuracy on site in Nebraska. This role demands sharp prioritization, discipline, and a firm but fair approach to safety, quality, and compliance.

You will manage pre-construction input, schedules, budgets, submittals, and closeout, while coordinating with owners, architects, and accounting

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, P6, Procore, iAuditor and Bluebeam.
• Strong understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with owner contracts and subcontract agreements, including scope, terms, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.
• Strong administrative skills in billing procedures, submittals, changes in the scope of work, claim/notification provisions/procedures, insurance, etc.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at assigned workplace.

Responsibilities

• Pre-construction leadership:Review designs and support estimating efforts, coordinate permits, insurance, and system setup for a strong project start.
• Schedule & cost management:Build and manage project schedules, monitor costs, projections, and progress to keep the project on track.
• Documentation control:Oversee submittals, RFIs, changes, pay apps, and ensure accurate, compliant communication between all parties.
• Quality, safety & communication:Maintain field presence to support quality, reinforce safety, and lead owner/subcontractor meetings.
• Project closeout:Coordinate punch lists, inspections, turn over, and final financials to deliver a complete project.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Problem solving

Attendance

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

P6

Procore

iAuditor

Bluebeam

Job description

Are you the person on site who keeps things moving efficiently, holds everyone accountable, and won’t let safety or quality slide? Do you manage teams and subcontractors with a firm but fair approach and keep projects on schedule and budget no matter what? Do you stay calm under pressure, quickly solve problems, and maintain control when unexpected challenges arise?

At Beckenhauer Construction, we are looking for a Construction Project Manager who takes full ownership from planning through completion, leading crews, enforcing standards, managing contracts, and resolving issues with speed and accuracy. This role demands sharp prioritization skills, a disciplined approach, and the ability to navigate shifting demands without losing focus on compliance and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-construction leadership:Apply thoughtful analysis when reviewing designs and supporting estimating efforts, while helping shape bid and GMP documents. Ensure a smooth start by coordinating permits, insurance, and system setup so the project is positioned for success from day one.
• Schedule & cost management:Apply your solution-oriented thinking by building and actively managing the project schedule, keeping long-lead items and pull plans aligned with real progress. Monitor job costs, complete projections, and address issues early to maintain control over the financial outcome.
• Documentation control:Let your high standards shine through while overseeing the flow of project information by managing submittals, RFIs, change activity, and pay applications. Ensure accuracy and compliance with all documentation while keeping communication clear between subcontractors, architects, owners, and accounting.
• Quality, safety & communication:Apply your ability to stay on top of moving parts by maintaining a consistent field presence to support quality control and reinforce safety expectations. Lead meetings with owners and subcontractors, using clear, direct communication to keep everyone aligned and accountable.
• Project closeout:Use your structured thinking when guiding the project through final stages by coordinating punch lists, inspections, and closeout documentation. Ensure a smooth transition by managing final financials, turnover requirements, and delivering a finished project that meets expectations.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, P6, Procore, iAuditor and Bluebeam preferred.
• Strong understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with owner contracts and subcontract agreements, including scope, terms, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.
• Strong administrative skills in billing procedures, submittals, changes in the scope of work, claim/notification provisions/procedures, insurance, etc.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at assigned workplace.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience is preferred.
• Degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred but not required.

If you are ready to apply your expertise in a role that rewards precision, discipline, and intellectual rigor, and where results are recognized privately and respected, we want to hear from you.

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.”