Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Company: Manhattan Construction
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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.comIf 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 assignedJOB
    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 SoftwareMINIMUM
      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 sectorWORKING
        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 ManhattanFounded 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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