Manhattan Construction Company

Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

LocationOklahoma City, OK
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us!


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Preconstruction Manager has a focus 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 Sr. Precon Manager must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ambassador to Manhattan Brand
Attends client/design meetings
Provides Deliverables to Clients
Develops Project Strategies
Provides Guidance / Mentorship to Team Members
Lead discussions with the regional leader/ops team on projects engaged with
Provides direct Support to Director of Precon
Teaches / Oversight of the Guiding Principles
Engaged in updating processes / sharing lessons learned/considering new technologies
Provides quarterly check-ins and performance reviews with all direct reports
Represent Manhattan’s Preconstruction Team to Clients
Meet Client Needs/Budget /Attend OAC / design meetings
Provides Concept Budgets
Perform Value Management Analysis
Coordinate with 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 w/ all direct reports
Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
Other responsibilities as assigned


JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

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 follow directions
Ability to read drawings and specifications
Ability to accurately obtain quantities & compile estimates
Knowledge of Autodesk Software
Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
15 years of industry experience
Must have experience in hyperscale mission critical project sector


WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

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.


Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.

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