Job Details

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 and responsibilities include:

• 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 and abilities guidelines include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

• 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.