Senior Preconstruction Manager – Industrial & Power (Flexible)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead multi-discipline estimating and preconstruction services for large-scale industrial projects. You will coordinate with design teams, craft budgets, and manage procurement strategies to meet client goals and schedules.

The role requires deep expertise in design-phase coordination, risk analysis, and cost control, with a track record of mentoring staff and presenting strategies to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field; continued training in estimating/project planning preferred.
• 15+ years of senior experience in estimating, preconstruction, project management, or trade partner management on industrial and heavy commercial projects.
• Strong background in design-phase coordination, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Broad experience with multiple delivery models and strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, materials, and market pricing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experienced with estimating software and open to learning InEight.
• Skilled with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and OST.
• Ethical, detail-oriented, results-driven, and able to mentor and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction phase, ensuring alignment with client goals, design intent, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to define scope and deliverables.
• Review plans and specs to establish project understanding and build strategy.
• Develop and manage preconstruction schedules and key milestones.
• Prepare budgets and estimates at all design stages.
• Analyze drawings to identify gaps and risks.
• Provide value engineering options and benchmark costs.
• Present estimates and strategies to senior leadership and clients.
• Mentor estimating and project engineering staff; ensure documentation for transition to construction.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

OST

InEight

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead multi-discipline estimating and preconstruction services for large-scale industrial projects. You will coordinate with design teams, craft budgets, and manage procurement strategies to meet client goals and schedules.

The role requires deep expertise in design-phase coordination, risk analysis, and cost control, with a track record of mentoring staff and presenting strategies to senior leadership.