Preconstruction Manager

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Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction — Design/Build

LOCATION:

Raleigh, NC

EXPERIENCE:

8+ Years Commercial Construction

MARKETS:
Mission Critical, Financial, Health, Energy & More

McFarland Construction is a full-service commercial construction firm specializing in general contracting, design/build, and construction management services. We deliver high-quality projects across a wide range of markets, including Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Energy, Mission Critical, and the Public Sector.

Founded in 2010, McFarland has grown to become the largest African American-owned general contractor in the Carolinas. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, with regional offices in Raleigh, NC, and Indianapolis, IN, we serve clients throughout the Southeast and Midwest, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, and Oklahoma, and we continue to expand our footprint.

We're proud to be recognized among ENR’s Top Contractors Nationally, in the Southeast, and the Midwest. Our team has also earned rankings as the #33 Top General Contractor in North Carolina, #18 Largest General Contractor in Charlotte, #3 Fastest-Growing Private Company in the region, and one of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work.

Our growth is grounded in three core values:
Community, Commitment, and Collaboration. We invest in the communities where we build and foster a strong internal community where our people are valued and supported. We follow through on our promises to our clients and partners, and we believe the best outcomes come from teams that work together openly and share accountability.

We look for people who are Humble, Hungry, and Smart: individuals who put the team first, bring drive and initiative, and use good judgment in how they work with others. If that describes you and you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company, McFarland Construction is the place for you. Join us and help shape the future of construction.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Preconstruction Manager with a strong background in commercial construction and public sector procurement. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in conceptual and cost estimation, bid analysis, and preconstruction management, particularly within a commercial and municipality construction environment. This role requires a collaborative, partnering approach to engage directly with owners, joint venture partners, trade partners, public municipalities and project stakeholders.

The Preconstruction Manager will lead the preconstruction phase of a project from inception through turnover to Operations, ensuring accurate project cost forecasting, and procurement schedule development, and strategies to drive project success.

• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to develop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects, and CM@R (construction manager at risk) progressive cost estimates.
• Cost estimates/models will be created at each design milestone with periodic support provided to the design team between milestones to assist with key design element decisions.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and industry standards to ensure precise pricing and cost projections.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost breakdowns for labor, materials, and equipment, using real-time input and unit rates from trade partner relationships and provide detailed estimates to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates consistent with Estimator III-level complexity, deployed flexibly to support budget deadlines across multiple…