Director of Preconstruction

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.

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The Director of Preconstruction has a focus on company wide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities necessary for the preparation and undertaking of the development of Manhattan’s preconstruction services at a regional level. The position is responsible for leading the regional preconstruction department and coordinating the need for resources for the region’s projects. The Director of Precon must be a flexible and adaptable team player and have strong communication and client service skills.

• Overall Management of Preconstruction Department
• Ambassador to Manhattan Brand
• Markets Work to Existing Clients
• Provides Deliverables to Clients
• Develops Project Strategies
• Manage Time and Costs of Preconstruction Services/Estimating
• Maintain Compliance with Manhattan Policies/Procedures
• Coordination of Workload of the Department
• Establish the Best Use of Resources
• Provides Training and Development Opportunities to Staff
• Ensures precon forecasters are provided for each ATP & initial PSR
• Ensures the team aligns with/ the Guiding Principles
• Review timesheets and ensure the allocation of employees to projects
• Review Major Elements of Pricing on all Bids
• Accuracy of Estimates Produced
• Perform Value Management Analysis and Ensure Timely Implementation
• Maintain Long-Term Client Relationships
• Overseeing / Responsibility of Bid-Day Success
• Attends Monthly PSR Meetings Along with Precon Manager for Each Project;
  Responsible for PSR completion
• Manage Purchasing Efforts
• Motivate and Grow the Team;
  Owns Mentorship / Guidance of the regional precon team
• Meets Deadlines and Produces Positive Outcomes
• Maintain Long-Term Subcontractor Relationships
• Ensure the team aligns w/ Manhattan prequalification standards/expectations
• Engagement in the hiring of team members
• Provides quarterly check-ins and performance reviews w/ 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

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong networking ability, known in the community
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Experience w/ delivering stellar preconstruction services to clients & managing the budget
• Familiarity of 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
• Ability to understand and provide directions and motivate teams
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to accurately obtain quantities & compile estimates
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

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

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to…