Preconstruction Director

About the role

Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is responsible for participating in interviews and preparing responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs). They also provide value-added alternatives, assist in the prequalification process, and manage the preconstruction schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Marketing Department in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Provides value-added solutions considering cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications.
• Fills in design gaps for incomplete documents to support estimating.
• Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews.
• Prepares qualifications and assumptions aligned with contractual requirements.
• Assists in the prequalification process.
• Leads internal McCarthy estimate review and bid process team meetings.
• Acts as "Bid Captain" on pursuits, especially those with a preconstruction period after award.
• Oversees budget control during the reconstruction phase of the project.
• Presents deliverables to the owner in a complete and organized manner.
• Attends and represents McCarthy in design and coordination meetings.
• Manages and maintains consistent deliverables in the approved format.
• Manages risk and defines such for the executive team.
• Ensures adherence to contractual requirements and strategic goal achievement.
• Tracks and manages construction budget between formal estimating periods.
• Manages relationships with subcontractors to gain a competitive advantage.
• Maintains knowledge of cost elements of projects by bid package and/or uniformat.
• Manages and maintains the buyout log for the project.
• Prepares and manages the Exhibit One production into subcontracts.
• Sets up the chart of accounts for the project into Oracle.
• Implements all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, plus 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Experience with subcontracts, subcontractors, and self-perform work.
• Leadership experience in team ventures, including employee development.
• Ability to build trust and influence others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Skills

• Proven experience managing preconstruction for large-scale projects, especially complex ones.
• Self-starter with a strong motivation to achieve results.
• Knowledgeable in construction principles and practices.
• Experience with subcontracts and subcontractors.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Employee ownership.
• Best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program.
• Training programs focused on high-performing individuals and teams.
• Inclusive culture aligned with core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.