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 the design team. On more complex pursuits, the Preconstruction Manager may support the Preconstruction Director.

Key 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 accounts

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects at a time
• Knowledge of interior renovations within an active campus/building
• 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.