Senior Director, Tech & Life Sciences Preconstruction

McGough Construction CO, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage for medical, dental

Vision and life insurance

Generous retirement plans

Voluntary benefit plans

Parental leave

Substantial paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

McGough Construction CO, LLC seeks a Senior Director, Technology & Life Sciences to lead national preconstruction strategy for a diverse portfolio of regulated facilities. You will drive growth, set estimating standards, and guide GMP cost modeling while aligning with regional teams to ensure consistent delivery across markets.

The role requires executive leadership, extensive experience in Life Sciences contracting, and a track record of building high-performing, cross-location teams focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required
• 15+ years of general contracting experience required
• 7+ years in a senior estimating or preconstruction leadership role required
• Experience with complex, process-driven or regulated Technology & Life Sciences facilities required
• Demonstrated enterprise or multi-office leadership experience required
• Strong understanding of owner/design/contractor dynamics required
• Deep knowledge of process systems and regulatory compliance required
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams across locations required
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and risk management capability required
• Preferred: Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Preferred: Experience in bio-pharma, semiconductor, manufacturing, and/or Food & Beverage sectors
• Preferred: Experience with multiple project delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, GMP)

Responsibilities

• Lead national preconstruction strategy for the Technology & Life Sciences sector, supporting growth and profitability.
• Partner with Executive Leadership, Business Development, and Regional Leadership to identify target markets and pursuits.
• Coordinate with regional offices to align opportunities, staffing plans, and technical resources.
• Develop and standardize sector-specific cost benchmarks, estimating protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide executive guidance on delivery models, procurement strategy, phasing, and constructability in regulated environments.
• Monitor industry trends (cGMP, cleanrooms, process integration, regulatory requirements) and integrate into enterprise practices.
• Strengthen strategic client relationships through early engagement and technical credibility.
• Mentor pursuit teams to elevate performance and win rates.
• Oversee development of GMP cost modeling and GC/fee strategies across sector projects.
• Establish enterprise standards for self-perform pricing and subcontractor buyout.
• Prepare and oversee cost models for schematic and GMP estimates.
• Bridge owners, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Strategic business development

Executive relationship management

Persuasive communication

Analytical thinking

Organization & prioritization

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

McGough Construction CO, LLC seeks a Senior Director, Technology & Life Sciences to lead national preconstruction strategy for a diverse portfolio of regulated facilities. You will drive growth, set estimating standards, and guide GMP cost modeling while aligning with regional teams to ensure consistent delivery across markets.

The role requires executive leadership, extensive experience in Life Sciences contracting, and a track record of building high-performing, cross-location teams focused on