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Senior Preconstruction Manager

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Kansas City, KS (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Senior Preconstruction Manager McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. - 3.9 Kansas City, KS Job Details 2 hours ago Qualifications Construction industry experience Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Preconstruction Manager has a strong understanding of estimating principles. Depending on the specifics of the project, the Senior Preconstruction Manager may be the primary day-to-day contact of the Owner and the design team. On more complex pursuits, the Senior Preconstruction Manager may support the VP of Preconstruction.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 7-10 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 to bring results and success to the projects he/she leads. 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.
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.