Preconstruction Manager

Manhattan Construction Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to drive companywide success in adherence to MCC Standards and to lead preconstruction activities for our projects. You will mentor team members and ensure clear, client-focused communication.

Responsibilities include representing the Preconstruction Team to clients, developing concept budgets, coordinating with operations, and guiding subcontractor relationships while upholding our Guiding Principles and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with related experience.
• 12 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manhattan’s Preconstruction Team to Clients.
• Meet Client Needs, attend OAC design meetings, and provide budgets.
• Develop concept budgets and perform value management analyses.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure correct cost budgets are sent to accounting.
• Maintain Code of Business Practices and Guiding Principals.
• Establish and monitor subcontractor relationships.
• Review project cost reports and prepare PSRs.
• Organize preconstruction meetings and support business development.
• Ensure risk management policies are followed and internal communications are strong.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Budget understanding

Networking ability

Estimating & Takeoff skills

Math / accounting skills

Leadership / mentoring

Risk management knowledge

Project cost reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Software

Estimating & Takeoff Software

Manhattan software

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

The Preconstruction Manager focuses on companywide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities necessary for the preparation and undertaking of Manhattan’s preconstruction deliverables. The position is responsible for guiding/mentoring other team members. The Precon Manager must be a flexible and adaptable team player and have strong communication and client service skills. In addition, the skill set of owning one’s work & being confident in the message that is being delivered is crucial to this role.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent Manhattan’s Preconstruction Team to Clients
• Meet Client Needs/Budget /Attend OAC / design meetings
• Provides Concept Budgets
• Perform Value Management Analysis
• Coordinate with/the operations team to ensure the correct Cost Budget is sent to accounting
• Maintain the Manhattan Code of Business Practices & ensure teams follow the Guiding Principals
• Establishes & Monitors Subcontractor Relationships
• Aides Bid-Day Assignments
• Reviews/Understand Project Cost Reports
• Attend/Organize Preconstruction Meetings
• Strong Knowledge of General Conditions Estimates/Schedule / Below the Line costs
• Manage Time/Costs of Preconstruction Services / Manages
• Precon Status Reports (PSRs) for projects
• Assist With Business Development Strategies
• Thorough Understanding & Compliance with Risk Management Policies
• Coordinate Subcontractor Networking Efforts
• Review all Subcontracts before Issuance to Subcontractors
• Manages expectations for the team for their projects
• Provides quarterly check-ins and performance reviews with all direct reports
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong networking ability, known in the community
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Experience with/ delivering stellar preconstruction services to clients & managing the budget
• Familiarity with logistics and operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Time management skills and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 12 years of industry experience

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).