McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER The primary role of the Senior Project Manager is to manage all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for o verall project success defined as s uccessful management of project financials, including fee retention and client satisfaction. Other key responsibilities include management of a large project or overall responsibility for multiple smaller projects; mentoring and coaching project management staff; continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects; understanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisions; and fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. This position would work in various McGough industrial sectors, which include Agriculture (Biofuels, Oilseed), Power & Infrastructure, Pharma, Life Sciences and Tech. Qualifications: Required:
Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree
10 years minimum of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner’s representatives, design firms, and subcontractors
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills, including Excel
Preferred:
Estimating and field experience a plus
Scheduling experience is ideal
Bio pharma, chip manufacturing and/or data center project experience is preferred
Office and Travel:
Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.
Travel: Flexibility for travel is desirable and the ability to travel to out-of-town assignments for up to 12-24 months.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development:
Help lead the pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
Research prospective clients
Assist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPs
Participate in pursuit interviews
Be a champion and owner of preconstruction meetings
Provide management and leadership to ensure successful completion of our QA/QC page turn process
Understand project-specific workforce and vendor participation goals and incorporate into project work plan
McGough Self-Performed Work:
Understand and perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment
Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
Gather information, implement, or assist in Project Assessment preparation and projections
Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)
Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work
Estimating and Bidding:
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
Take the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDs
Develop bidders list and verify subcontractor qualifications through CMiC Prequalification process
Subcontractor procurement (prepare contracting plan, bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)
Comprehensive understanding of what is included in subcontractor package scope
Page turn review with subcontractors and field staff prior to subcontract award
Review bid results with owner and architect and prepare/execute Owner Notification Letter (when applicable)
Prepare, approve, and signoff on subcontracts for review and execution
Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
Create and maintain control estimate
Scheduling:
Lead field staff with creating CPM scheduling
Assist with schedule updates and distribution
Lead the Last Planner scheduling efforts in conjunction with field staff
Project Documentation:
Review and understand all drawings and specifications
Lead the project document page turn reviews
Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process and work with the design team to get timely responses
Manage the shop drawings/submittals review process and work with the design team to get timely turnaround
Participate in BIM coordination meetings
Manage project sustainability requirements and documentation
Understand the requirements of our owner’s contracts, as well as subcontracts
Subcontract Management:
Maintain a thorough understanding of what is included in the subcontractor’s scope
Review and process subcontractor change requests
Review and approve subcontractor invoices
Track project workforce goals/vendor goals
Assist superintendent with manpower and personnel requests
Schedule and document pre-installation meetings
Cost Control:
Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
Assist superintendent in tracking labor costs
Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding
Collect and report the required information to support the Cost History Department
Prepare and maintain the project Project Assessment documents
Work with the project accounting team to produce monthly pay applications
Prepare, track and review the project cost control log with the construction team
Manage project cost review and approval processes with the design team and owner
Prepare Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoice and other billing documents as required by our owner contract
Project Meetings:
Attend all project and company safety meetings
Attend and participate in weekly work plan meetings
Conduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings
Participate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staff
Provide monthly Project Assessment reports to management and lead meetings
Safety:
Perform safety audits with field staff
Attend project and company safety meetings
Participate in safety training
Post-Construction:
Perform pre-punch with an aim at providing a “zero item” punchlist
Oversee the punchlist process
Support the close-out team in gathering final as-built plans and documentation
Review project close-out documentation for accuracy and completeness
Participate in and/or manage test and balance and commissioning processes, as required
Manage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff
Other Responsibilities:
Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
Actively participate in company-sponsored events
Perform functions of PE, Asst. PM or PM I as may be necessary for project
Support and follow standard of work
Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking and lifting is also required.
Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.
