Senior Estimating Manager – 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

Job description

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.