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
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POSITION
SUMMARY:
The Senior VDC Manager is responsible for
managing the usage of VDC technologies for a given project or multiple
projects, including the completion of any contractual requirements and
utilizing the technology to maximize productivity and risk mitigation.
Responsible for directing and mentoring on-site, regional, and corporate staff.
The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong
leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong
communication and client service skills.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform constructability reviews and work with Estimators on alternate construction means and methods, site logistics, general requirements, hoisting systems, and staffing requirements.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings with the Owner / Architect
for the BIM and VDC efforts on a project. - Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all
project stakeholders. - Assign project team responsibilities. Establish administrative
procedures, develop performance goals, and follow up to ensure compliance
with all contract requirements. - Development of effective communications and mechanisms for
resolving conflicts among various project participants - Support Division Management in recruiting, training, and mentoring
new employees. - Ensure compliance with all standard company processes and
utilization of technology. - Manage the software agreements and renewals for everything needed
in the VDC department. - Prepare the VDC information within the monthly Project Status
Reports. Identify and manage risk and opportunities proactively and
develop mitigation and captures strategies. - Monitor the progress of construction activities on a regular basis
and hold status meetings with subcontractors. - Manages Subcontractor performance. Provide notices and take
corrective actions for any performance or quality issues. - Assist the company in marketing and business development efforts
and advise management of potential project opportunities. - Attend interviews with clients for prospective projects, as needed,
in your surrounding region(s). - Prepare detailed cost breakdown for VDC for each project to be
input into the historical cost database. - Sit in on interviews for all earlier positions in the VDC
path. - Provide check-ins and yearly evaluations for VDC members on your
team. - Duties as listed in the VDC Manager description.
- 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:
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Autodesk
Suite, Bluebeam, Revizto, Tekla, and Microsoft Office. - Proven experience of Manhattan document control and
schedule software. - Thorough understanding of industry and local
market. - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong management skills.
- Functions effectively as part of a team.
- Established relationships in the community with clients
and architects. - Exhibits strong leadership qualities.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at
all times. - Excellent time management and organizational
skills. - Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable public speaking ability.
- Understanding of contracts and risk management.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Architecture,
Engineering or equivalent - 15 years of industry experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assist precon when
needed
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.