Lead Preconstruction Manager – Water & Wastewater Estimating

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in California to lead estimating within the Water Preconstruction/Estimating department. The role interfaces with owners and design teams, coordinating bid processes and maintaining budgets on diverse projects.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, industry relationships, and a proactive approach to preconstruction and scheduling, with a focus on safety and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating, design management, or field management experience.
• Experience with municipal/industrial water projects preferred.
• Experience with cost modeling and GMPs.

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

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Preconstruction

Estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in California to lead estimating within the Water Preconstruction/Estimating department. The role interfaces with owners and design teams, coordinating bid processes and maintaining budgets on diverse projects.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, industry relationships, and a proactive approach to preconstruction and scheduling, with a focus on safety and team development.