Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction
- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Full Time
Salary Not Available
Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $60k - $98k Per Year
Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Occupation: Cost Estimators
Location: Kansas City, MO - 64101
Positions available: 1
Job #: oiakwfw2-MO
Source: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Posted: 6/13/2025
Expires: 12/10/2025
Web Site: www.mccarthy.com
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More), Other, see job description Shift
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Age
18 and up
Schedule
Full Time
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Position SummaryThe Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Water 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.
Key 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 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 overseepreconstruction 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 project owner in organized manner
* Represent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing any alternative solutions and assisting in design decisions
* Participatein the prequalification process, in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs, in managing the buyout log and chart of accounts
Skills & Qualifications* Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience
* In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
* Experience on municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater 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 the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community
* 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
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $60k - $98k Per Year
Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Occupation: Cost Estimators
Location: Kansas City, MO - 64101
Positions available: 1
Job #: oiakwfw2-MO
Source: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Posted: 6/13/2025
Expires: 12/10/2025
Web Site: www.mccarthy.com
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More), Other, see job description Shift
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Age
18 and up
Schedule
Full Time
Hours
40 Hours Per Week
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Position SummaryThe Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our Water 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.
Key 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 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 overseepreconstruction 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 project owner in organized manner
* Represent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing any alternative solutions and assisting in design decisions
* Participatein the prequalification process, in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs, in managing the buyout log and chart of accounts
Skills & Qualifications* Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 5-10 years of applicable estimating, design management and/or field management experience
* In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
* Experience on municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater 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 the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community
* 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
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job ID: 484692955
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025
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