Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids.
• Prepare estimates for vendor and subcontractor selection.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Analyze material and labor requirements to decide cost-effectiveness of production or purchase.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Evaluate design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.
• Incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and job cost reports into unit and man-hour figures.
• Conduct special studies to establish standard hours and cost data for cost reduction.
• Maintain working documents as back-up for estimate figures, staying updated on prices from suppliers through direct contacts and sales brochures.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on cost estimate adjustments.
• Calculate complete takeoff of scope of work and analyze blueprints for time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Estimate small to medium-sized projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Prepare estimates for management to assist in planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and estimate contents.
• Interface with owners, architects, engineers, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

Requirements

• Five years of construction estimating experience.
• Proficiency in Timberline, Bluebeam, and cost control.
• Some project controls experience.
• One year of experience in estimating, controls, and/or engineering related to facility construction.
• A four-year degree in Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Four years of experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• Strong confidence and presentation skills for client interface.
• Experience in Sage estimating software.
• Coachable with a logical mindset and strong numerical skills.
• Previous general contractor estimation experience preferred.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental & vision
• Transportation benefits
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance