Kiewit Corporation

Preconstruction Manager - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Kiewit Corporation • $110K — $130K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field required.
  • Minimum 10 years of preconstruction experience, with at least 5 years as a Preconstruction Manager.
  • Proven ability to lead large estimates and multiple teams effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, both in-person and virtual, with a self-starter attitude.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, and other estimating software; willing to learn Kiewit's proprietary program, 'InEight Estimate'.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience with conceptual, design assist, hard bid, and self-perform estimating.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of estimators and engineers to secure work at competitive prices.
  • Manage tasks, strategies, resources, and estimate close-out processes.
  • Present detailed estimates to executive management and clients.
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to define project scope.
  • Review proposals and documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.
  • Provide leadership in subcontractor and vendor selection processes.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures throughout the estimating process.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 182588

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Estimating

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Building Group is looking for a Estimating Manager that can lead various estimates in excess of $30 million for vertical buildings in the markets of commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed use, housing, government installations. Duties include but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participating in and implementing win strategies, presenting estimates to executive management and clients, reading and interpreting documents, solicitating subcontractors, analyzing drawings and specifications, value management, reviewing and assisting with proposals, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates/proposals for various types of work (including self-perform).

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services.

Location

This position will be based out of the Kiewit Headquarters in Omaha, NE.

Some travel will be required for pursuits in other geographical regions and offices.

Responsibilities

  • Leading a team of estimators and engineers in pursuits to get work at the right price.
  • Task management, strategies, resource leveling and estimate close out processes.
  • Communicate and present a detailed estimate to executive management and clients
  • Communicate and present estimates to clients.
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to understand the scope of work
  • Reviewing and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects.
  • Become proficient in Kiewit's estimating program, "In Eight Estimate".
  • Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process.
  • Implement and adhere to policies and procedures.


Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering or similar related program required.
  • At least 10 years of preconstruction experience required where you have been the Preconstruction Manager for at least half that time.
  • Ability to lead large estimates and lead multiple teams.
  • Passion for preconstruction and estimating.
  • Strong communication skills both in person and virtual. Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must.
  • Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, other estimating software programs. Willingness to learn new systems. Kiewit utilizes a proprietary estimating program, "InEight Estimate".
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items.
  • Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform estimating.
  • Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills.
  • Interested in professional development and continued education.

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Other Requirements:
  • 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.


We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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