Director of Preconstruction

About the role

The Director of Preconstruction at Manhattan Construction Company is responsible for leading the regional preconstruction department and coordinating the need for resources for the region's projects. This role requires a focus on companywide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities.

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
• Ensures 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
• 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
• Maintains deadlines and produces positive outcomes
• Ensures the team aligns with 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills & Abilities

• 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