Water & Wastewater Preconstruction Director

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,600 - 184,800; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Water Preconstruction Director to lead all preconstruction efforts on large, complex water and wastewater projects, from early pursuit through handoff to construction.

This role drives pursuit strategy, leads collaborative delivery (CMAR and Progressive Design-Build) and fixed-price design-build efforts, and oversees schedule, design development, and cost estimating from conceptual through GMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, and/or minimum 10 years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience.
• Proven experience managing preconstruction for large scale projects ($100M+) with emphasis on highly complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of water/wastewater construction principles/practices.
• Experience managing and negotiating subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Experience with developing and managing relationships with owners, design teams, trade partners and vendors.
• Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
• Self-starter. Highly motivated to bring results and success to the projects he/she leads.
• Focused on continuous improve
• Ability to build trust and influence others internally and externally.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to preconstruction.
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate to varied audiences.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction for large water/wastewater projects and pursue strategy from early pursuit through handoff to construction.
• Oversee CMAR and Progressive Design-Build delivery and fixed-price design-build efforts.
• Manage risk identification, budget control, and schedule alignment with contractual requirements.
• Serve as liaison between operations, estimating, and design management; build relationships with owners, designers, trade partners, and vendors.
• Develop and mentor preconstruction staff and advance McCarthy’s position in the water/wastewater market.
• Lead development of cost estimates at design milestones and ensure GMP considerations are incorporated.
• Coordinate prequalification of trade partners and vendors; maintain budget control during construction.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Preconstruction management

Relationship management

Self-starter

Team leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

10+ years of estimating/design management/field management experience

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Water Preconstruction Director to lead all preconstruction efforts on large, complex water and wastewater projects, from early pursuit through handoff to construction.

This role drives pursuit strategy, leads collaborative delivery (CMAR and Progressive Design-Build) and fixed-price design-build efforts, and oversees schedule, design development, and cost estimating from conceptual through GMP.