Preconstruction Manager

Requisition :177746

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Estimating

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Kiewit is seeking a highly experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale EPC projects in the Advanced Manufacturing sector, including semiconductor fabrication plants, data centers, and battery manufacturing facilities. This role is critical in shaping project success from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with client goals, cost efficiency, and constructability.

Kiewit’s Industrial and Water Engineering Group has the ability and the responsibility to greatly influence the successful outcome of our projects. Our team is multi-faceted, with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Based out of Lenexa, Kansas office.

• Lead preconstruction planning for projects exceeding $500 million in value.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating, preferably in EPC delivery models.
• Proven experience in Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) such as semiconductor, data center, or battery manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of self-perform construction and industrial project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Win Est, Timberline, or similar).
• Ability to travel as needed for project and client engagement.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.