Project Manager

Beckenhauer Construction; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckenhauer Construction in Omaha is seeking a Construction Project Manager who will own projects from planning through completion, lead crews and subcontractors, enforce standards, and keep schedules and budgets on track.

This role requires sharp prioritization, disciplined execution, and strong communication to align owners, architects, and field teams while ensuring safety and quality throughout the project life cycle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pre-construction leadership: review designs, support estimating, coordinate permits and setup for a smooth start.
• Schedule & cost management: build and manage project schedule, monitor costs, address issues early.
• Documentation control: manage submittals, RFIs, changes, pay apps with clear communication.
• Quality, safety & communication: lead field meetings, enforce safety, ensure alignment among stakeholders.
• Project closeout: coordinate punch lists, inspections, final financials, turnover deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Problem solving under pressure

Plan coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

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.

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.”