Preconstruction Manager

Now Hiring a Preconstruction Estimator in Omaha!

Join a forward-thinking company where your hard work is rewarded with autonomy and the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment. As a Preconstruction Estimator, you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects by providing detailed and accurate estimates.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience in Sage estimating software.
• Four years of experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• Some project controls experience.
• Proficiency in Timberline, Bluebeam, and cost control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience.
• One year of experience in estimating, controls, and/or engineering related to facility construction.
• Previous general contractor estimation experience preferred.
• Strong confidence and presentation skills for client interface.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and be challenged.
• Coachable with a logical mindset and strong numerical skills.

Work Environment

This role is 100% office-based, requiring extensive computer work. The company is committed to providing a comfortable and productive workspace, offering amenities like two monitors and standing desks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.