POSITION SUMMARYThe Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Water 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.
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
- Experience on municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater projects.
- Experience with alternative delivery projects, including cost modeling, cost trending, and GMPs.
- Experience estimating self-perform disciplines, including labor and material pricing.
- 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
For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $116,000 - $129,100. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
