Project Manager

McGough Construction CO, LLC; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

McGough Construction CO, LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Project Manager to oversee all project aspects from pursuit through close-out. You will manage finances, schedule, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and coordinating with owners, design partners, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, detailed planning, and the ability to multi-task within time constraints while working with self-performed work and CMiC processes.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree.
• 5+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
• Estimating and Scheduling experience
• 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 Microsoft Suite of tools

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project success, including financials, fees, and client satisfaction
• Lead project teams and mentor PM staff
• Develop CPM schedules and manage RFI, submittals, and cost control
• Coordinate with owners, design partners, and subcontractors

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Estimating experience

Scheduling experience

Education

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

Tools

CMiC

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 managing all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project success defined as successful management of project financials, including fee retention and client satisfaction. Other key responsibilities include management of major portions of a large project or overall responsibility for 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.

Qualifications: Required

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree
• 5+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
• Estimating and Scheduling experience
• 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 Microsoft Suite of tools

Preferred

• Scheduling experience preferred

Office and Travel

• Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.
• Travel: Travel may be required

Responsibilities and Tasks

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

Assist 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

Assist with and participate in 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

Assist with creating CPM scheduling

Assist with schedule updates and distribution

Co-lead Last Planner 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 in tracking labor costs

Assist with material procurement and cost coding

Collect and report the required information to support the Cost History Department

Prepare and maintain the 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

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 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 training for personal and/or professional development

Actively participate in company-sponsored events

Perform functions of Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager as may be necessary for project Support and follow standard of work

Participate in Operational Excellence Improvement events and support of the McGough Way Walk job-site regularly to assess progress

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.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.

McGough offers insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.