McCarthy Holdings Inc

Preconstruction Manager

McCarthy Holdings Inc$110K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years of related estimating and management experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated experience managing preconstruction across diverse projects.
  • Knowledge of subcontractor relationships and self-performance work.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and develop employees while managing external stakeholder relationships.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
  • Excellent communication skills with the capacity to influence diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the 'Bid Captain' in negotiating bids and lead team meetings for the estimate process.
  • Foster relationships with owners and subcontractors, representing McCarthy at jobsites and industry events.
  • Manage and track project budgets effectively.
  • Prepare project qualifications and ensure adherence to contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Oversee and implement preconstruction and construction schedules.
  • Support training and development for project staff, while ensuring risk management practices are followed.
  • Organize and manage all project documentation, presenting deliverables to the owner clearly and efficiently.
  • Contribute to design meetings by providing alternative solutions and assisting in making design decisions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Engagement in community and industry events.
  • Supportive team environment emphasizing collaboration and relationships.
  • Focus on safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs.
Full Job Description
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 Senior Preconstruction Manager.

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


  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction


About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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