Job Description: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
The Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Water Preconstruction/Estimating department and should have a strong understanding of estimating principles. Depending on the specifics of the project, the Preconstruction Manager may be the primary day-to-day contact of the Owner and the design team. On more complex pursuits, the Preconstruction Manager may support a Preconstruction Director. Key Responsibilities
Participate in interviews and interview preparation for negotiated bids, acting as Bid Captain on pursuits and leading estimate/bid process team meetings
Build and maintain relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, internal clients and other key stakeholders, representing McCarthy on the jobsite, in the community and at industry events
Track and manage project budget
Prepare qualifications for project that align with contractual obligations, ensuring requirements are adhered to throughout the course of project and submitting contract documents for legal review
Implement and oversee preconstruction and construction schedule
Assist in training and development of project staff, and manage risk by implementing all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
Manage and maintain all documentation/deliverables, presenting them to project owner in organized manner
Represent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing any alternative solutions and assisting in design decisions
Participate in the prequalification process, in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs, in managing the buyout log and chart of accounts
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience
In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Experience on municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater projects.
Experience with alternative delivery projects, including cost modeling, cost trending, and GMPs.
Experience estimating self-perform disciplines, including labor and material pricing.
Proven experience managing preconstruction for a wide range of relevant projects
Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
Experience leading successful team ventures, including the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community
Self-starter, highly motivated
Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence a wide variety of audiences
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction
McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
