Preconstruction Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. 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 the design team. On more complex pursuits, the Preconstruction Manager may support the Senior Preconstruction Manager.

• 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 reconstruction 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.

• 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.
• 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.