McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
is one of Americas premier commercial construction companies.
Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports.
Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.
The Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Preconstruction/Estimating department and should have 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 a 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
Skills & 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
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a “value added” approach to preconstruction
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.