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Preconstruction Director - San Jose
Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Lead preconstruction activities, manage bids, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
9d ago
$165,000 - $190,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Jose, CA
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
risk management
schedule review
budget tracking
buyout log
oracle setup
value alternatives
- Participates in interviews and interview preparation for negotiated bids.
- Manages all aspects of risk and defines such for the executive team.
- Reviews the project construction schedule and ensures the timely preparation of the General Conditions and coordination of General Conditions with trade packages.
- Presents deliverables to the owner in a complete and organized manner, per the approved guidelines of McCarthy and the requirements of the owner.
- Fills in design gaps for incomplete documents for the completion of estimates. Ensures estimating department has most current design information in the preparation of estimates.
- Prepares qualifications and assumptions that align with the contractual requirements of the project.
- Assists Project team in design decisions and development of solutions.
- Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
- Sets up the chart of accounts for the project into Oracle.
- Attends industry events and represents McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
- Acts as the team liaison between operations, estimating and design management.
- Leads internal McCarthy estimate review and bid process team meetings.
- Prepares and submits contract documents for legal and risk reviews
- Manages and maintains the buyout log for the project.
- Provides value alternative solutions taking into consideration cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle cost implications. Oversees value alternate preparation from subcontractors, and internal departments.
- Manages and maintains consistent deliverables in the approved format.
- Tracks and manages construction budget between formal estimating periods and keeps owner and team abreast of current budget and impact of design decisions.
- Oversees the establishment and maintenance of budget control during the reconstruction phase of the project.
- Acts as “Bid Captain” on pursuits, particularly those projects with a preconstruction period after award, such as a Design-Build pursuit.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of preconstruction schedule with buy-in from internal departments as relates to them. Interfaces with the owners and designers to maintain schedule. Keeps internal departments informed of schedule changes as relates to their activities.
- Builds and maintains relationships with architects and engineers
- Assists in the development and training of other preconstruction staff.
- Ensures we are adhering to contractual requirements and strategically meeting overall goals by understanding preconstruction and construction contracts and applying knowledge to assigned project.
- Attends and represents McCarthy in all design and coordination meetings. On some projects may lead these meetings. Maintains an action log for outstanding items and assigns responsibility for such action items. Maintains scope issues log and is responsible for compiling pricing (with assistance from estimating as needed).
- Assists the Marketing Department in preparation of responses to RFP’s and RFQ’s.
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy clients.
- Represents McCarthy to subcontractors through management of the preconstruction process.
- Assists in the prequalification process.
- Maintains a “value added” approach to preconstruction.
- Prepares and manages the Exhibit One production into subcontracts.
- Manages a relationship management plan with owners and key stakeholders in the markets that we cover
- Builds and maintains solid relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
What you bring
construction management
10+ years
preconstruction
subcontract management
cost knowledge
leadership
- Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
- Experience leading successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
- Ability to build trust and influence others internally and externally.
- Strong communication skills with ability to communicate to varied audiences.
- In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 10+ Years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience.
- Self-starter. Highly motivated to bring results and successfully lead projects.
- Proven experience managing preconstruction for large scale projects with emphasis on highly complex projects.
- Maintains knowledge of cost elements of projects by bid package and/or uniformat (i.e., cost/sf of elements)
- Strong presentation skills.
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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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