Project Manager

Beckenhauer Construction•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Beckenhauer Construction is seeking a Construction Project Manager to take ownership of construction projects from planning through completion. The role leads crews and subcontractors, enforces safety and quality standards, manages contracts, and resolves issues while keeping projects on schedule and within budget. It requires disciplined prioritization, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to adapt to shifting demands while maintaining compliance and quality. The Project Manager supports pre-construction analysis, estimating, and bid and GMP preparation; coordinates permits, insurance, and project-system setup; develops and manages schedules and job-cost projections; and oversees project documentation and communication among subcontractors, architects, owners, and accounting. The position maintains field presence, leads owner and subcontractor meetings, and guides project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, final financials, turnover requirements, and closeout documentation. Beckenhauer Construction describes its culture as grounded in honesty, hard work, attention to detail, ownership, and doing things right. The company reports nearly 150 years of success and emphasizes trusted partnerships and long-standing client relationships. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong understanding of drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with owner contracts and subcontract agreements, including scope, terms, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.
Strong administrative skills in billing procedures, submittals, changes in scope of work, claim and notification provisions and procedures, and insurance.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned workplace.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, P6, Procore, iAuditor, and Bluebeam is preferred.
Five or more years of Project Management experience is preferred.
A degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review designs and support estimating efforts during pre-construction.
Help prepare bid and GMP documents.
Coordinate permits, insurance, and project system setup.
Build and actively manage the project schedule, including long-lead items and pull plans.
Monitor job costs, complete projections, and address financial issues early.
Manage submittals, RFIs, change activity, and pay applications, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.
Maintain clear communication among subcontractors, architects, owners, and accounting.
Maintain a consistent field presence to support quality control and reinforce safety expectations.
Lead meetings with owners and subcontractors to keep participants aligned and accountable.
Coordinate punch lists, inspections, and closeout documentation.
Manage final financials and turnover requirements to deliver a finished project that meets expectations.
Lead crews and subcontractors, enforce standards, manage contracts, and resolve issues.