Project Manager - Technology/Life Science

McGough; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Saint Paul is seeking a Project Manager for Technology and Life Science projects. The role focuses on overseeing project financials, ensuring client satisfaction, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a four-year degree in Construction Management and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential. The position may require travel to various job sites. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience in Technology/Life Science or Healthcare projects.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with external partners.
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project aspects for successful project completion.
• Oversee project financials and ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor Assistant PMs and PEs.

Skills

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Thorough and detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Strong computer skills, including Excel

Education

Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree

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 - TECHNOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCE

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

• Overall project success
  • Successful management of project financials, including fee retention
  • Client satisfaction
• Management of major portions of a large project or overall responsibility for smaller projects
• Mentoring and coaching Asst. PMs and PEs
• Continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects
• Understanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisions
• Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications

Required:

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree
• 4+ years of related experience, specifically including projects within the Technology/Life Science and/or Healthcare
• 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 Excel

Preferred:

• Estimating and field experience a plus
• Experience with projects that included self-performed scopes
• Scheduling experience preferred

Office and Travel

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

Travel: In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel may be involved.

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
• 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 field staff with creating CPM scheduling
• Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed
• 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; negotiate pricing