Senior Preconstruction Leader — Strategy, Budgets & Wins

MCL Construction; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums for you and depend

Company vehicle allowance

Profit sharing

401(k) with employer contributions

Employer-paid short-term disability

Generous PTO

Team-focused culture

Job summary

MCL Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Omaha, NE. You will lead the preconstruction phase from concept through GMP, develop budgets and pricing, and partner with owners and design teams to optimize scope and value.

You will build and guide preconstruction teams, drive pursuit strategy, and address risks early to position projects for success. This role emphasizes collaboration with operations and advancing estimating technology.

Qualifications

• Lead preconstruction from concept through GMP or final proposal.
• Develop conceptual budgets, estimates, and pricing strategies.
• Partner with owners and design teams to drive scope, constructability, value management, and cost.
• Lead and develop preconstruction teams while managing workload across pursuits.
• Drive pursuit strategy, proposals, and client presentations to win work.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and opportunities early and develop solutions for better outcomes.
• Partner with Operations to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to execution.
• Advance estimating technology and processes to strengthen preconstruction.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Estimating / Cost modeling

Team leadership

Client-facing / presentations

CMAR / Design-Build experience

Constructability / value management

Estimating software / VDC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

VDC

Construction technology

Job description

MCL Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in Omaha, NE. You will lead the preconstruction phase from concept through GMP, develop budgets and pricing, and partner with owners and design teams to optimize scope and value.

You will build and guide preconstruction teams, drive pursuit strategy, and address risks early to position projects for success. This role emphasizes collaboration with operations and advancing estimating technology.