Senior Construction Project Manager - Complex Builds

McGough; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough, a respected partner with six generations in construction, seeks a Project Manager in the Dakota region to oversee complex projects and drive successful outcomes. You will manage financials, client satisfaction, and collaboration among owners, designers, and subcontractors.

The role demands a four-year engineering or construction management degree, 5+ years of related experience, and proven leadership. Expect travel to various jobsites and emphasis on QA/QC 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

• 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

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Scheduling

Client relationship

Communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

CMiC

BIM coordination

Microsoft Excel

Job description

McGough, a respected partner with six generations in construction, seeks a Project Manager in the Dakota region to oversee complex projects and drive successful outcomes. You will manage financials, client satisfaction, and collaboration among owners, designers, and subcontractors.

The role demands a four-year engineering or construction management degree, 5+ years of related experience, and proven leadership. Expect travel to various jobsites and emphasis on QA/QC processes.