Preconstruction Manager - Renewables

POSITION SUMMARYThe Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Renewables 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.RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in interviews and interview preparation for negotiated bids, acting as “Bid Captain” on pursuits and leading estimate/bid process team meetingsBuild and maintain relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, internal clients and other key stakeholders, representing McCarthy on the jobsite, in the community and at industry eventsTrack and manage project budgetPrepare qualifications for project that align with contractual obligations, ensuring requirements are adhered to throughout the course of project and submitting contract documents for legal reviewImplement and oversee preconstruction and construction scheduleAssist in training and development of project staff, and manage risk by implementing all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programsManage and maintain all documentation/deliverables, presenting them to project owner in organized mannerRepresent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing any alternative solutions and assisting in design decisionsParticipate in the prequalification process, in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs, in managing the buyout log and chart of accountsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or minimum of 5 years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experienceIn-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices requiredExperience 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 projectsExperience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform workExperience leading successful team ventures, including the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor communitySelf-starter, highly motivated Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence a wide variety of audiencesDemonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstructionMcCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.