Construction Manager Jobs in Nebraska

Construction Manager jobs in Nebraska are in steady demand, concentrated in commercial development, infrastructure, and agricultural facility construction, with openings at every level from assistant superintendent to senior project executive. Omaha and Lincoln account for the largest share of postings, followed by activity in Grand Island, where food processing and industrial construction drive consistent hiring. Established employers with a lasting Nebraska footprint include Kiewit Corporation, Hausmann Construction, and HDR. The most in-demand specialties are commercial ground-up, civil infrastructure, and industrial construction management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerARCO Companies
Top cityOmaha, NE
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management

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Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
Cheever Construction
Lincoln, Nebraska
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Omaha Public Schools
Construction Manager
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Construction Manager
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, Nebraska
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Mortenson Construction
Commissioning Manager I - Data Center Construction
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Commissioning Manager I - Data Center Construction
Mortenson Construction
Lincoln, Nebraska
Customer Service
Customer Support
$126k - $188k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
1,001-5,000

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Omaha Public Power District
Mgr Construction & Maintenance
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Omaha Public Power District
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Mgr Construction & Maintenance
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha, Nebraska
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$146k - $183k/yr
1,001-5,000

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MCL Construction
Project Manager - Commercial Construction
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Project Manager - Commercial Construction
MCL Construction
La Vista, Nebraska
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200

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Construction Manager Jobs by City in Nebraska

Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Omaha
7 jobs
Lincoln
2 jobs
La Vista
2 jobs
Pender
1 job

Construction Manager Job Market in Nebraska

A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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ARCO Companies4 open roles
MCL Construction
MCL Construction1 open role
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Cheever Construction1 open role

What Nebraska Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across Nebraska.

  • Active Nebraska contractor registration or licensure recognized by the Nebraska Department of Labor
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing commercial, industrial, or civil construction projects
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
  • CCM or PMP certification strongly preferred by many Nebraska general contractors
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Nebraska-specific building codes

Construction Manager Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction manager in Nebraska?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering followed by field experience as a project engineer or superintendent. Nebraska does not issue a state construction manager license, but general contractors operating in Nebraska must hold a registration through the Nebraska Department of Labor. Earning a Certified Construction Manager credential from the Construction Management Association of America strengthens your candidacy considerably with larger Nebraska firms.

Which companies hire construction managers in Nebraska?

Nebraska construction manager roles are posted by ARCO Companies, MCL Construction, and Cheever Construction and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nebraska's concentration of large general contractors, public infrastructure agencies, and food processing facility developers means consistent year-round openings across commercial and industrial sectors.

Which Nebraska cities have the most construction manager jobs?

Omaha, Lincoln, and La Vista are the Nebraska cities with the most construction manager openings. Omaha dominates because it anchors the state's commercial real estate market and is home to major contractors like Kiewit, while Lincoln's university expansion and state government projects sustain steady hiring, and Grand Island's industrial and food processing growth draws managers with heavy construction or agricultural facility experience.

Are there remote construction manager jobs in Nebraska?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of construction manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most construction oversight roles. The parts of the work most suited to remote arrangements are preconstruction planning, estimating, scheduling, and document control rather than active site supervision.

How can I get hired as a construction manager in Nebraska with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an assistant project manager or project engineer role, which large Nebraska general contractors use to develop early-career candidates. Kiewit and HDR both run structured early-career programs out of their Omaha offices. A degree in construction management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln or Nebraska's community college construction programs, combined with an internship, gives candidates a clear edge when applying to those entry-level openings.

Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in Nebraska?

You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and the project types you want to work on, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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