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 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.

PROJECT MANAGER

The primary role of the Project Manager is to manage all aspects of assigned construction projects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. In addition to managing projects, the Project Manager is responsible for:

• Overall project success, including:
  • Successful management of project financial performance, including fee retention
  • Client satisfaction
• Managing major portions of large projects or overall responsibility for smaller projects
• Mentoring and coaching Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Continuing to develop project management and leadership skills
• Managing project scope changes, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking revisions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a 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

Preferred

• Proven ability to successfully deliver projects while achieving financial performance goals
• Experience in estimating and field operations
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules

Skills

• Strong understanding of construction risk management principles
• Excellent collaboration, verbal communication, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and scheduling software
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Consistently builds positive relationships through every interaction

Core Responsibilities

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

• 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 quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review processes
• Understand project-specific workforce participation requirements and incorporate them into project planning

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 PACE 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
• 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

Scheduling

• Assist field staff with creating CPM scheduling
• Update and distribute project schedules
• Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff

Project Documentation

• Review and understand project drawings and specifications
• Lead document review processes
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Manage submittals and shop drawing processes
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings when applicable
• Manage sustainability documentation as required
• Understand owner contracts and subcontract agreements

Subcontract Management

• 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

Cost Control

• Manage project change orders and pricing
• Monitor labor and material costs with field leadership
• Assist with procurement and cost coding
• Support cost history documentation
• Maintain project financial forecasting and PACE documentation
• Collaborate with Project Accounting on monthly pay applications
• Maintain project cost control logs
• Review project financial performance with owners and design teams
• Prepare billing documentation, including Schedule of Values, sworn statements, invoices, and supporting documentation

Project Meetings

• Attend project and company safety meetings
• Participate in weekly planning meetings
• Lead construction coordination meetings and distribute meeting minutes
• Participate in project startup meetings
• Lead monthly financial review (PACE) meetings
• Participate in pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews

Post-Construction

• Coordinate pre-punch inspections
• Manage punch list completion
• Support project closeout documentation
• Review closeout documents for completeness and accuracy
• Coordinate owner training with field teams as required

Strategy Management

• Support development and implementation of project management strategies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support development of risk management practices
• Strengthen relationships with clients and project partners.

Additional Duties

• Participate as an active member of the project management team, collaborating across departments to achieve project objectives
• Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Attend company meetings, project meetings, and professional development opportunities
• Support Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers as needed
• Follow and promote McGough standard work processes
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts through the McGough Way
• Perform other duties as assigned

OFFICE AND TRAVEL

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

Travel: Ability to travel to project locations, including extended out-of-town assignments when required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts. The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.