Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction — Design/Build

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, Health Sciences, 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 continue to expand our footprint and impact throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

If you're looking for your next career move and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, and 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.

• Cost Estimation & Analysis:
  • 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 pursuits and to provide core business estimating coverage during gaps between CMAR cycles.
• Bid Solicitation & Evaluation:
  • Solicit and evaluate bids from trade partners and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Lead collaborative discussions with project owners, joint venture partners, and key stakeholders to align expectations, scope, and costs with bid package scopes produced in conjunction with the Operations team.
  • Develop and maintain bid schedule and deliverables in conjunction with County Board review and approval durations associated with CmaR pursuits.
  • Prepare bid package scope checklist and/or bid tabs in preparation of leading post bid interviews.
• Collaborative Approach with Owners & Joint Ventures:
  • Act as a trusted partner with project owners, joint venture teams, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the preconstruction phase.
  • Facilitate clear communication and provide detailed, transparent cost breakdowns to stakeholders in presentation format – design development estimates, GMP packages, etc, ensuring everyone has a shared understanding of project budgets and goals.
  • Foster strong relationships with project owners and joint venture partners to promote effective teamwork, shared success, and transparency.
  • Lead pre-bid meetings, facilitate site visits, and conduct client presentations to provide expertise and build trust with project stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Cost Control:
  • Identify and evaluate potential risks and value…