Preconstruction Manager

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc.•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager oversees early project planning and estimating activities and leads and mentors other estimators. The role develops conceptual through final estimates, prepares bid packages, coordinates with owners, design teams, and subcontractors, and supports a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction. The position leads preconstruction from conceptual estimating through final pricing, including cost modeling, value engineering, and constructability reviews. It prepares and reviews takeoffs, estimates, scopes of work, bid packages, and front-end documents across multiple projects; oversees subcontractor and supplier solicitations, bid leveling, comparisons, and bid-day execution; and collaborates with clients and project teams on design development, schedules, and decisions. The role also supports proposals and GMP development, coordinates handoff to operations, and conducts post-bid evaluations. Beckenhauer Construction describes its culture as grounded in honesty, hard work, attention to detail, ownership, and career growth. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, estimating software, and Bluebeam.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned workplace.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of preconstruction, 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 bid-day execution activities.
Collaborate with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to guide design development, schedules, and project decisions.
Support proposals and GMP development.
Coordinate a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations and conduct post-bid evaluations.
Lead and mentor other estimators.