Senior Preconstruction Manager - Estimating & Leadership

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead early project planning and estimating, mentoring estimators, and ensuring a smooth transition to construction.

You will develop accurate conceptual through final estimates, prepare bid packages, and coordinate with owners, design teams, and subcontractors. Responsibilities include leading all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, cost modeling, value engineering, takeoffs, bid packages, and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years in construction management is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, including cost modeling, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare and review detailed takeoffs, estimates, scopes of work, bid packages, and front-end documents across multiple projects.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier solicitations, bid leveling, comparisons, and all bid-day execution activities.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to guide design development, schedules, and project decisions.
• Support proposals, GMP development, and seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, including post-bid evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

MS Word

MS Excel

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating Software

Bluebeam

Job description

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to lead early project planning and estimating, mentoring estimators, and ensuring a smooth transition to construction.

You will develop accurate conceptual through final estimates, prepare bid packages, and coordinate with owners, design teams, and subcontractors. Responsibilities include leading all phases from conceptual estimating through final pricing, cost modeling, value engineering, takeoffs, bid packages, and