Director of Preconstruction
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
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.man
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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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 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 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
- 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).
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…
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