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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Requisition ID: 183165
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group
Department: Field Operations
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale building facilities and other construction projects.
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. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.
Location
This position will be located on our project site in Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities
- Drive business growth through expanding service offerings within existing clients.
- Champion communication with clients and promote client partner culture in collaboration with business development team.
- Sponsor business development pursuits, key partnerships, strategy and initiatives, including development and review of proposals and estimates.
- Provide market sponsorship and monitor performance routinely using pre-defined metrics (Ex: progress of projects, financial health, schedule adherence, risk and opportunities, claims).
- Work closely with “Get Work” teams and other internal departments ensuring maximum exposure of the Company’s capabilities, including an understanding of the offerings of other Kiewit business units and the presentation of those capabilities when appropriate.
- Manage project's financial performance, revenue delivered, and achieved gain
- Actively collaborate in development of business planning and market strategy
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including the client, vendors and subcontractors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education is required.
- At least 10 years of experience as large project vertical Building leadership responsibilities in Construction, Estimating, Design, Operations or Development.
- At least 5 years of management experience, either through leading Building project construction teams, leading estimate, or pre-construction efforts, and/or through developing business opportunities in the buildings market.
- Knowledge of engineering standards applicable to the vertical Building industry
- Demonstrated client relationship experience.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence in taking initiative.
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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.
Requisition ID: 183165
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group
Department: Field Operations
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale building facilities and other construction projects.
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. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.
Location
This position will be located on our project site in Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities
- Drive business growth through expanding service offerings within existing clients.
- Champion communication with clients and promote client partner culture in collaboration with business development team.
- Sponsor business development pursuits, key partnerships, strategy and initiatives, including development and review of proposals and estimates.
- Provide market sponsorship and monitor performance routinely using pre-defined metrics (Ex: progress of projects, financial health, schedule adherence, risk and opportunities, claims).
- Work closely with “Get Work” teams and other internal departments ensuring maximum exposure of the Company’s capabilities, including an understanding of the offerings of other Kiewit business units and the presentation of those capabilities when appropriate.
- Manage project's financial performance, revenue delivered, and achieved gain
- Actively collaborate in development of business planning and market strategy
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including the client, vendors and subcontractors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education is required.
- At least 10 years of experience as large project vertical Building leadership responsibilities in Construction, Estimating, Design, Operations or Development.
- At least 5 years of management experience, either through leading Building project construction teams, leading estimate, or pre-construction efforts, and/or through developing business opportunities in the buildings market.
- Knowledge of engineering standards applicable to the vertical Building industry
- Demonstrated client relationship experience.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence in taking initiative.
#LI-JT1
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.
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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 Strobel Energy Group, The Waldinger Corporation, and Capitol City Electric and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Lincoln, Omaha, and Kearney 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 14% of construction manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of November 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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