Preconstruction Lead: Water & Wastewater Projects

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 129,100; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in California is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in our Water Preconstruction/Estimating department with a strong understanding of estimating principles.

Depending on project specifics, this role may be the primary contact for the Owner and design team or support a Preconstruction Director. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering and at least 5 years of estimating/design/field management experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or minimum of 5 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

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

Estimating

Preconstruction

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in California is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in our Water Preconstruction/Estimating department with a strong understanding of estimating principles.

Depending on project specifics, this role may be the primary contact for the Owner and design team or support a Preconstruction Director. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering and at least 5 years of estimating/design/field management experience,