Industrial Assistant Project Manager

McGough; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

McGough in Minnesota seeks an Industrial Assistant Project Manager to support multiple industrial sectors, mentor engineers and coordinate with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities span pursuit, preconstruction, scheduling, cost control and project documentation. Travel to out-of-town assignments up to 12–24 months is expected; strong estimating, communication and self-starting skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience, including self-perform capabilities.
• Estimating experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Self-starter and motivated.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development: assist pursuit team and research prospective clients.
• Preconstruction: participate in meetings and prepare QA/QC page-turn documentation.
• McGough Self-Performed Work: understand quantity take-offs and warehouse equipment, rentals, services and costs.
• Estimating and Bidding: assist in building estimates and subcontractor bid activity.
• Scheduling: assist CPM scheduling and Last Planner system participation.
• Project Documentation: review drawings/specs and manage RFI and submittals.
• Subcontract Management: process changes, review invoices and track goals.
• Cost Control: monitor changes, labor costs and procurement.
• Project Meetings: attend safety, coordination and start-up meetings.
• Post-Construction: assist close-out documentation and punch lists.

Skills

Degree in CM

2+ years experience

Estimating

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritization & multitasking

Self-starter

MS Office

Scheduling experience

Field experience

Electrical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Overview

McGough is a partner with six generations of experience in planning, development, construction and facility management. We pride ourselves on our people and their expertise and commitment to delivering high-profile, complex projects.

Industrial Assistant Project Manager

The Industrial Assistant Project Manager assists with managing all project aspects, mentors and coaches Project Engineers, and supports senior staff while fostering relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers. This role works across McGough’s industrial sectors, including Agriculture (Biofuels, Oilseed), Power & Infrastructure, Pharma, Life Sciences and Tech.

Qualifications

Required:

• Construction Management or related degree
• 2 years minimum of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
• Estimating experience
• Strong communication skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite of tools

Preferred:

• Scheduling experience
• Field experience
• Electrical experience

Office, Travel and Responsibilities

Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.

Travel: Ability to travel to out-of-town assignments of up to 12-24 months.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development
  • Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
  • Research prospective clients
  • Participate in preconstruction meetings
  • Prepare required documentation for QA/QC page turn sessions
• McGough Self-Performed Work
  • Understand quantity take-offs
  • Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
  • Gather information or assist in Project Assessment preparation
  • Assist with creating CPM schedules
• Estimating and Bidding
  • Perform quantity take-offs and assist in building estimates
  • Assist with subcontractor procurement (bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)
• Scheduling
  • Assist with CPM scheduling
  • Participate in Last Planner system
  • Participate in daily/weekly work planning
• Project Documentation
  • Review and understand drawings and specifications
  • Participate in project document page turn reviews
  • Draft and process RFI
  • Manage shop drawings/submittals review process
  • Participate in BIM coordination meetings
  • Assist in managing project sustainability requirements and documentation
• Subcontract Management
  • Process subcontractors change requests
  • Review subcontractor invoices
  • Track project workforce goals/vendor goals
• Cost Control
  • Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
  • Assist in tracking labor costs
  • Assist with material procurement and cost coding
  • Collect and report information to support the Cost History Department
  • Participate in preparation and management of Project Assessment documents
  • Assist with preparing Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoices and other billing documents as required by our owner contract
• Project Meetings
  • Attend project and safety meetings
  • Attend foremen's meetings and draft meeting minutes
  • Provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings
  • Participate in start-up meetings and prepare documentation with field staff
  • Attend monthly Project Assessment and assist management with documentation
  • Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews
• Safety
  • Perform safety audits with field staff
  • Attend project and company safety meetings
  • Participate in safety training
• Post-Construction
  • Perform pre-punch to provide a zero-item punch list
  • Manage the punch list process
  • Assist in preparing final as-built plans and documentation
  • Review project close-out documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Other Responsibilities
  • Participate in business development activities with clients, design partners and conferences
  • Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
  • Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
  • Attend training for personal and/or professional development
  • Attend company-sponsored events
  • Perform functions of Project Engineer as needed
  • Support and follow standard of work
  • Participate in Operational Excellence Improvement events and the McGough Way
  • Walk jobsite regularly to assess progress

Safety and Post-Construction Summary

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met to 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, travel, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to write and manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse, hear and speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts. Occasional site visits may involve dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather and extreme temperatures.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary information is provided for transparency; base salary range is $84,000 to $120,000, excluding fringe benefits or bonuses. Final salary is determined by geography, location, skills, education and experience. McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.