Lead Construction Project Manager

McGough; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects, from pursuit through post-construction. You will manage financial performance, client relationships, and cross-functional teams across owners, design partners, and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in planning, scheduling, cost control, subcontract management, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of commercial or general construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships with owners, owner's representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to deliver projects while achieving financial performance goals.
• Experience in estimating and field operations.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist pursuit teams in understanding project opportunities and client requirements.
• Research prospective clients and project opportunities.
• Assist in preparing RFQs, RFPs, and interview presentations.
• Participate in client interviews.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings.
• Support QA/QC review processes.
• Understand project-specific workforce participation requirements and incorporate them into project planning.
• 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 PACE preparation and projections.
• Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.).
• Assist with creating CPM schedules for our work.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating.
• Update estimates throughout design development.
• Develop bidder lists and evaluate subcontractor qualifications.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including bid solicitations, bid analysis, and contract recommendations.
• Ensure subcontract scopes are complete and well-defined.
• Conduct scope reviews with subcontractors and project teams before contract execution.
• Review bid results with owners and design teams as appropriate.
• Participate in development of project budgets and cost models.
• Develop and maintain project control estimates.
• Assist field staff with creating CPM scheduling.
• Update and distribute project schedules.
• Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff.
• Review and understand project drawings and specifications.
• Lead document review processes.
• Manage RFIs and submittals and shop drawings.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings when applicable.
• Manage sustainability documentation as required.
• Understand owner contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of subcontract scopes.
• Review and negotiate subcontract change requests.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices.
• Track workforce participation goals where applicable.
• Coordinate manpower requests with field leadership.
• Schedule and document pre-installation meetings.

Skills

Risk management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Scheduling software

Integrity

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Scheduling software

Job description

McGough seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects, from pursuit through post-construction. You will manage financial performance, client relationships, and cross-functional teams across owners, design partners, and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in planning, scheduling, cost control, subcontract management, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within