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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

kansas city, KS

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Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The 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 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

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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.

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kansas city, KS, 66115, US

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