Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction
Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Manage preconstruction, bids, budgets, and stakeholder relations for water/wastewater projects.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Kansas City, KS
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Education
Science + Technology
Sports + Entertainment
Retail + Hospitality
Industrial
Commercial
Government
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
document control
budget tracking
bid management
design coordination
stakeholder relations
- 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
- Manage and maintain all documentation/deliverables, presenting them to project owner in organized manner
- 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
- Assist in training and development of project staff, and manage risk by implementing all applicable safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
- Represent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing any alternative solutions and assisting in design decisions
- Track and manage project budget
- Participate in the prequalification process, in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs, in managing the buyout log and chart of accounts
- Participate in interviews and interview preparation for negotiated bids, acting as “Bid Captain” on pursuits and leading estimate/bid process team meetings
What you bring
water projects
cost modeling
preconstruction
subcontracts
construction degree
estimating
- Experience on municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater projects.
- Experience with alternative delivery projects, including cost modeling, cost trending, and GMPs.
- Proven experience managing preconstruction for a wide range of relevant projects
- Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience
- 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
- In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
- Experience leading successful team ventures, including the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community
- Experience estimating self-perform disciplines, including labor and material pricing.
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Company
Overview
Annual Revenues in Billions
Financial Strength
The company generates annual revenue in the billions, reflecting its significant market presence.
7,400 Employees
Workforce Size
The company employs around 7,400 professionals across regional offices.
#30 Ranking
Employee-Owned Firm
Ranked #30 among the top employee-owned construction firms in the 2021 NCEO list.
- Evolved from a regional lumber business into one of America’s oldest privately held national builders.
- Serves diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrial, water, and marine with end-to-end construction services.
- Known for tackling complex projects such as hospitals, labs, airports, and parking structures.
- Features include blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design-phase innovation.
- Balances large-scale capability with local expertise and deep community roots.
- Genuine – respect for the work we do and the people who do it; recognized for being honest and following through on commitments.
- We, Not I – belief in the force multiplier (power) of teamwork and a consistent habit of sharing credit.
- All In – fully committed and a reputation as someone people can count on to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
9.5 GW
Clean Energy Delivered
Constructed 85+ utility-scale clean energy projects, including 9.5 GW of clean energy and 1.033 GW of battery storage.
1 GW
Solar Projects Underway
Currently building four large-scale solar projects across Texas and Arizona, expected to reach total capacity by mid-2025.
800+ Jobs
Solar Construction Employment
Creating significant employment opportunities, including 200+ apprenticeships in solar energy.
Opened 2011
Net-Zero Parking Structure
Completed a cutting-edge net-zero parking structure at Long Beach City College featuring green design innovations.
- Solar apprenticeship program is U.S. Department of Labor-approved, includes renewable energy module, and registered in multiple states to align with Inflation Reduction Act standards.
- Values diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of brand standards, aiming to create an environment where everyone can succeed without barriers.
- Promotes an 'inclusive culture' built on people, community, and clients, ensuring 'everyone has the opportunity to succeed without barriers'.
- No specific gender or demographic percentages were publicly disclosed in sourced material.
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