Senior Preconstruction Leader & Estimator

OnlyHire.Me; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive pay

Generous time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

OnlyHire.Me in Bellevue, NE is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee early project planning and estimating, mentoring estimators, and coordinating with owners, design teams, subcontractors for a smooth transition to construction.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, estimating software, and Bluebeam; a bachelor’s degree in construction management is preferred along with 8+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• 8+ years in construction management required.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Lead: Manage all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, including budgeting, 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.
• Projects & Handoff: Support proposals, GMP development, and seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, including post-bid evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Estimating Software

Bluebeam

Job description

OnlyHire.Me in Bellevue, NE is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee early project planning and estimating, mentoring estimators, and coordinating with owners, design teams, subcontractors for a smooth transition to construction.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, estimating software, and Bluebeam; a bachelor’s degree in construction management is preferred along with 8+ years of experience.