Preconstruction Manager - Renewables

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 through award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a connected, inclusive culture aligned with our core values: Genuine, We, Not I, All In.

About the Role

The Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Renewables Preconstruction/Estimating department and should have a strong understanding of estimating principles. Depending on the project, the Preconstruction Manager may be the primary day-to-day contact for 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 projects that align with contractual obligations, ensuring requirements are adhered to throughout the 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 the project owner in an organized manner
• Represent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing alternative solutions and assisting in design decisions
• Participate in the prequalification process, prepare responses to RFPs and RFQs, and manage the buyout log and chart of accounts

Requirements

• 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
• Experience on large-scale and utility-scale solar 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 developing employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and the subcontractor community

Skills

• 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