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Mechanical Preconstruction Manager

Manhattan Construction
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

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 Mechanical Preconstruction Manager has a focus on companywide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities necessary for the preparation and undertaking of the mechanical scope for all of Manhattan's preconstruction deliverables. The position is responsible for guiding / mentoring other team members. The Mechanical 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:

  • Represent Manhattan's M/P/FP Services to Clients
  • Meet Client Needs/Budget / Attend OAC / design meetings
  • Provide Concept Budget Assistance
  • Perform Value Management Analysis
  • Coordinate w/ operations team to ensure the correct Cost Budget is sent to accounting
  • Maintain the Manhattan Code of Business Practices & ensure the team follows the Guiding Principals
  • Establishes & Monitors Subcontractor Relationships
  • Aides Bid-Day Assignments-ins and performance reviews w/ all direct reports.
  • Attend/Organize Preconstruction Meetings
  • Strong Knowledge of General Conditions Estimates/Schedule / Below the Line costs
  • Assist With Business Development Strategies
  • Thorough Understanding & Compliance with Risk Management Policies
  • Coordinate Subcontractor Networking Efforts
  • Review all Subcontracts prior to 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 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 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
  • 12 years of industry experience
  • Experience w/ & Knowledge of Mechanical scope of work (subcontractor / design firm)

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.




All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, Manhattan Construction Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 

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