Preconstruction Director - Water & Wastewater Construction

Preconstruction Director - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide‑ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction, and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high‑performing individuals and teams. We do this through award‑winning training programs, a best‑in‑class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values:
Genuine, We, Not I, All In.

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity. We are Employee Owned; we are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like a Family; we value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment. We are Builders; we respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

• Network at conferences and industry events to develop relationships with designers, owners, equipment vendors, trade partners, etc.
• Work with the team to develop pursuit strategy.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Assist the Marketing Department in preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Participate in interviews and interview preparation.
• Can lead a Design‑Bid‑Build or Fixed Price Design Build pursuit.

• Lead collaborative delivery projects (CMAR and Progressive Design Build) through the preconstruction phase.
• Lead a Fixed Price Design Build Project after award.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of preconstruction schedule with buy‑in from internal departments as relates to them. Interface with owners and designers to maintain schedule. Keep internal departments informed of schedule changes. Identify the need for multiple GMPs to facilitate the overall project schedule.
• Lead the development of cost estimates at all design milestones (10% to 100%).
• Understand treatment plant processes and can fill in design gaps for the completion of estimates as well as coordination between scopes.
• Coordinate the development and review of Self‑Perform Estimates for the following Self‑Perform:
  • Concrete
  • Misc Metals & FRP Installation
  • Process Piping
  • Process Equipment Installation
  • Earthwork
  • Underground Piping
• Lead the development of a GMP.
• Manage the risk identification and mitigation process.
• Lead internal McCarthy estimate reviews and project team coordination and status meetings.
• Present deliverables to the owner in a complete and organized manner, per the approved guidelines of McCarthy and the requirements of the owner.
• Provide alternative solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications.
• Lead the development of Trade Partner and Vendor buyout.
• Assist in the prequalification process of trade partners and vendors.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of budget control during the construction phase of the project.
• Attend and represent McCarthy in all design and coordination meetings. On some projects may lead these meetings.
• Maintain an action log for outstanding items and assign responsibility for such action items. Maintain scope issues log and compile pricing (with assistance from estimating as needed).
• Assist project team in design decisions and development of solutions.
• Review the project construction schedule and ensure the timely preparation of the General Conditions and coordination of General Conditions with trade packages.
• Manage and maintain consistent deliverables in the approved format.
• Manage all aspects of risk and define such for the executive team.
• Ensure we are adhering to contractual requirements and strategically meeting overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts and applying knowledge to the assigned…