Preconstruction Manager

Manhattan Construction Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company seeks a seasoned Preconstruction Manager to guide the preconstruction team, ensure adherence to MCC standards, and mentor staff across projects. Strong communication with clients and internal teams is essential to deliver accurate budgets, risk assessments, and successful early deliverables.

The role requires leading design meetings, concept budgeting, value engineering, and maintaining compliance with guiding principles while managing subcontractor relations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent required.
• 12 years of industry experience required.
• Must have previous Mission Critical or Aviation project sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manhattan’s Preconstruction Team to Clients.
• Meet Client Needs/Budget /Attend OAC / design meetings.
• Provide Concept Budgets and perform Value Management Analysis.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure correct Cost Budget is sent to accounting.
• Review all Subcontracts before issuance to Subcontractors.
• Manage Preconstruction services time/costs and prepare PSRs for projects.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Client communication

Estimating & takeoff

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Software

Job description

Why Manhattan?

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

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment 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 onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITIONSUMMARY:

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

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent Manhattan’s Preconstruction Team toClients
• Meet Client Needs/Budget /Attend OAC / designmeetings
• Provides Concept Budgets
• Perform Value Management Analysis
• Coordinate with/the operations team to ensure thecorrect Cost Budget is sent to accounting
• Maintain the Manhattan Code of Business Practices &ensure teams follow the Guiding Principals
• Establishes & Monitors SubcontractorRelationships
• Aides Bid-Day Assignments
• Reviews/Understand Project Cost Reports
• Attend/Organize Preconstruction Meetings
• Strong Knowledge of General ConditionsEstimates/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 RiskManagement Policies
• Coordinate Subcontractor Networking Efforts
• Review all Subcontracts before Issuance toSubcontractors
• Manages expectations for the team for theirprojects
• Provides quarterly check-ins and performance reviews withall direct reports
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with ourGuiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattansoftware
• Strong networking ability, known in thecommunity
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Experience with/ delivering stellar preconstructionservices to clients & managing the budget
• Familiarity with logistics and operations
• Strong written and verbal communicationskills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality atall times
• Time management skills and organizationalskills
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Must have previous Mission Critical or Aviation project sector experience

WORKINGCONDITIONS 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 nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, 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 andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.