Project Management – Advanced Tech National Travel

McGough Construction; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough Construction seeks seasoned Project Management professionals for National Travel – Advanced Technology projects, including data centers and mission‑critical builds. Roles span Assistant to Senior Project Manager with increasing ownership and leadership, across pursuit through turnover.

Responsibilities include pursuing opportunities, estimating, scheduling, procurement, design coordination, and team mentorship, with travel across the United States as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or related field.
• 2+ years of related construction experience.
• Experience with estimating and self-perform construction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead project pursuits, RFQs/RFPs, interviews, preconstruction meetings, and client presentations.
• Perform or oversee quantity takeoffs, estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, and cost modeling.
• Develop procurement strategies for long-lead materials and equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules; CPM scheduling and pull planning.
• Coordinate project meetings and mentor team members.
• Support project staffing, resource planning, and team development.

Skills

Communication

Organized

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Construction Management or related degree

Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM coordination tools

Job description

Project Management – Advanced Tech National Travel

Description

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.

Position Overview

McGough is seeking project management professionals to support our National Travel – Advanced Technology team delivering complex data center and mission-critical projects across the country.

This is a multi-level requisition for Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Project Manager opportunities. The appropriate level will be determined during the interview process based on experience, qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and project needs, and will be disclosed at the time of offer.

Depending on level, this role will support, manage, or lead projects from pursuit and preconstruction through construction, commissioning, closeout, and turnover. Responsibilities increase in scope, independence, and leadership by level—from managing portions of a project to overall responsibility for large and/or multiple complex projects.

All levels are responsible for building strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, commissioning partners, and suppliers while supporting McGough's commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and the McGough Way.

Qualifications

Required

• Construction Management or related degree
• 2+ years of related construction experience
• Experience with estimating and self-perform construction

Project Manager

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of related construction experience
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, and self-perform construction
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with owners, design teams, and subcontractors

Senior Project Manager

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant construction experience, including mission-critical, industrial, data center, or large-scale commercial construction
• Experience leading large, complex projects and project teams
• Strong knowledge of project financials, scheduling, self-perform construction, and MEP-intensive scopes

All Levels

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Highly organized, thorough, and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and applicable project management platforms

Preferred

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience
• Field and self-perform experience
• CPM scheduling, pull planning, and/or Last Planner experience
• MEP and long-lead equipment coordination
• Commissioning, integrated testing, and turnover experience

Office & Travel

This position supports McGough's National Travel – Advanced Technology business and may be assigned to projects throughout the United States with your desired location taken into consideration. Current and upcoming projects in ND, TX and NC.

Travel: Overnight and extended travel is required based on project location and business needs. Project assignments and work locations may change as projects are completed.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibilities will vary by position level, with increasing ownership, independence, decision-making authority, project complexity, and leadership expectations.

• Support or lead project pursuits, RFQs/RFPs, interviews, preconstruction meetings, and client presentations
• Perform or oversee quantity takeoffs, estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, and cost modeling
• Support development of project scopes, bidder lists, bid analysis, subcontractor selection, and contract awards
• Participate in or lead design and QA/QC page-turn reviews
• Develop procurement strategies for long-lead materials and equipment
• Support planning and estimating of McGough self-perform work

Scheduling & Planning

• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules appropriate to position level
• Participate in or lead CPM scheduling, Last Planner, pull planning, and weekly work planning
• Coordinate construction sequencing, procurement, MEP activities, energization, commissioning, and turnover milestones
• Identify schedule risks and work with project teams to maintain critical project milestones

Project Execution & Controls

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, BIM coordination, and other project documentation
• Manage subcontractor scopes, change requests, invoices, performance, and pre-installation activities
• Manage project changes, labor costs, material procurement, cost coding, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Prepare and maintain Project Assessments, cost-control documentation, pay applications, and required billing documents
• Monitor project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, commissioning partners, and suppliers
• Coordinate and lead project meetings appropriate to position level
• Partner closely with field leadership to drive successful project execution
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and other team members as appropriate
• Support project staffing, resource planning, and team development
• Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and the McGough Way

Safety, Quality & Closeout

• Promote and enforce McGough safety and quality standards
• Participate in safety audits, QA/QC activities, and regular jobsite walks
• Manage or support punchlist, as-built documentation, owner training, and project closeout
• Participate in commissioning, integrated testing, and turnover activities as required
• Capture cost history, benchmarking, and lessons learned to improve future project delivery

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in business development activities, client engagements, industry events, and company meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, design partners, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Participate in professional development and company-sponsored activities
• Support standard work, Operational Excellence initiatives, and the McGough Way
• Perform other project management responsibilities as needed to support project success

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves extended periods of computer work and requires effective communication in a typical office environment. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and lifting are required.

Employees will regularly visit construction jobsites and may be exposed to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures. Jobsite access may require climbing ladders and stairs and walking long distances or on uneven surfaces.

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