Preconstruction Manager

Manhattan Construction; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction activities, mentor team members, and ensure adherence to MCC standards. The role requires strong communication, budgeting, and client service skills, with experience in estimating, value management, and subcontractor relations.

You will coordinate with operations, develop concept budgets, attend client meetings, and manage risk and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• 12 years of industry experience.
• Experience with preconstruction services and budgeting.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manhattan's Preconstruction Team to Clients.
• Meet Client Needs/Budget / Attend OAC / design meetings.
• Provide Concept Budgets.
• Perform Value Management Analysis.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure correct cost budgets.
• Maintain the Manhattan Code of Business Practices & Guiding Principals.
• Establish and monitor Subcontractor relationships.
• Aide Bid-Day assignments.
• Review Project Cost Reports.
• Attend/organize Preconstruction Meetings.
• Strong knowledge of General Conditions Estimates/Schedule.
• Manage Time/Costs of Preconstruction Services.
• Precon Status Reports for projects.
• Assist with Business Development strategies.
• Comply with Risk Management policies.

Skills

Autodesk software

Estimating software

Communication skills

Networking

Estimating concepts

Precon services budget

Logistics knowledge

Math & accounting

Time management

Manhattan software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

12 years of industry experience

Tools

Manhattan software

Estimating & Takeoff software

Autodesk software

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders
committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our
clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been
with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about
Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional
development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.
At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on
our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your
resume with us!

POSITION
SUMMARY:

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).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national
construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction
management, program management, general building, and design-build services.
Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,
healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,
convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and
headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building
excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical
conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our
clients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same
reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to
work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and
Recruiters
Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited
third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited
candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property
of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible
for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual
relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be
obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third
parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms
contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business
relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact
with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human
Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact
our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan
Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel
any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan
Construction.