Director of Preconstruction

Director Of Preconstruction

The Director of Preconstruction has a focus on companywide 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.

Major duties and responsibilities include overall management of the preconstruction department, ambassador to the Manhattan brand, markets work to existing clients, provides deliverables to clients, develops project strategies, manages time and costs of preconstruction services/estimating, maintains compliance with Manhattan policies/procedures, coordination of workload of the department, establishes 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, reviews timesheets and ensures the allocation of employees to projects, reviews major elements of pricing on all bids, accuracy of estimates produced, performs value management analysis and ensures timely implementation, maintains 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, manages purchasing efforts, motivates and grows the team; owns mentorship/guidance of the regional precon team, meets deadlines and produces positive outcomes, maintains long-term subcontractor relationships, ensures 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, and 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 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, and knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis, and 18 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).

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.