District Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating, preferably CMGC, CMAR, PDB models.
• Proven experience in infrastructure such as transportation, water, wastewater.
• Strong understanding of self-perform construction and industrial project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., WinEst, Timberline, or similar).
• Ability to travel as needed for project and client engagement.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning for projects.
• Develop and manage conceptual and detailed estimates using historical data, market trends, and cost metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure design optimization and constructability.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to reduce cost and improve project outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators and preconstruction professionals.
• Interface with clients to understand project goals and present preconstruction strategies and budgets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, scope alignment, and risk mitigation.
• Support proposal development and participate in win strategy sessions.
• Ensure compliance with Kiewit’s internal processes and industry best practices.
• Lead risk analysis and contingency planning during early project phases.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off