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Preconstruction Manager

McCarthy Building and Careers
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

The Preconstruction Manager is a key role within our 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 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 project owner in organized manner
  • Represent McCarthy at design and coordination meetings, providing any alternative solutions and assisting in design decisions
  • Participate in the prequalification process, in preparing responses to RFPs and RFQs, in managing the buyout log and chart of accounts

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s 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
  • 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

Salary depends upon experience. Salary range for this position is $115,000 - 140,000 per year.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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