Preconstruction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Preconstruction Manager has 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 design team. On more complex pursuits, the Preconstruction Manager may support a Preconstruction Director.

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 accountsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’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

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:
McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.