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Manhattan Construction Group

Director of Preconstruction

naples, FL

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Manhattan Construction Group lists this Director of Preconstruction opportunity in naples, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

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:

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

Position Summary

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.

Major 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 and 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 Grow 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 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.

Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

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 and managing the budget

Familiarity with 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

Minimum 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

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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Worksite address

naples, FL, 33939, US

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