Director of Preconstruction

BENEFITS

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.man

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 Grows 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 with Manhattan prequalification standards/expectations
• Engagement in the hiring of team members
• 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

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong networking ability, known in the community
• Strong conceptual estimating skills
• Experience w/ delivering stellar preconstructions 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 in 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 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).