Senior Project Manager

McGough Construction CO, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough Construction CO, LLC seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality while mentoring staff and building strong owner/subcontractor relationships.

Regional travel and frequent coordination with design partners are required. The role emphasizes leadership in pursuing new opportunities, achieving QA/QC standards, and ensuring project financial performance.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience including self-perform capabilities.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with owners, design firms and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Scheduling and cost control experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit team understanding prospective projects and RFQs/RFPs.
• Develop CPM schedules and oversee Last Planner scheduling.
• Oversee preconstruction, pursuit, and business development activities.
• Manage cost control, changes, and monthly pay applications.
• Attend project and safety meetings; mentor staff.
• Represent McGough and build client relationships; regional travel.

Skills

8+ years experience

Self-perform capabilities

Partnerships with owners

Attention to detail

Organize and prioritize

Problem solving / basic accounting

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork under deadlines

Initiative & independence

Integrity & confidentiality

Add value in interactions

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management

Tools

Textura

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.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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

• Overall project success
• Successful management of project financials, including fee retention
• Client satisfaction
• Management of a large project or overall responsibility for multiple 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
• Fostering and building relations with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree
• Required: 8+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
• Required: Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractors.
• Preferred: Estimating and field experience a plus
• Preferred: Scheduling experience preferred
• Skills: Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Skills: Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities
• Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially with Excel
• Skills: Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment
• Skills: Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Skills: Embodies personal integrity and keeps confidences
• Skills: View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

• Help lead the 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
• Be a champion and owner of 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 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
• Take the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDs
• Develop bidders list and verify subcontractor qualifications (i.e., Textura, etc.)
• Subcontractor procurement (prepare contracting plan, bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)
• Comprehensive understanding of what is included in the 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 Project Executive review and execution
• Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
• Create and maintain control estimate
• Scheduling Lead field staff with creating CPM scheduling
• Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed
• Lead the Last Planner scheduling efforts in conjunction with field staff

Subcontract Management

• Maintain a thorough understanding of what is included in the subcontractor's scope
• Review and process subcontractor change requests; negotiate pricing
• 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 superintendent in tracking labor costs
• Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding
• Collect and report the required information to support the Cost History Department
• Prepare and maintain the project PACE 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 PACE reports to management and lead PACE meetings
• Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews

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 Duties

Actively contribute as a member of the Regional Project Management team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives Engage in business development by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors, and participating in industry and McGough-sponsored events Represent McGough professionally at all events, upholding company standards and serving as a positive ambassador Attend company and project meetings, pursuing ongoing personal and professional development to enhance skills and performance Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure cohesive project execution Actively support and participate in Lean events, promoting the McGough Way and fostering a culture of continuous improvement Perform functions of PE, Asst. PM or PM as may be necessary for project and additional duties as assigned to support team and project success Other duties as assigned

OFFICE AND TRAVEL

Works in regional office and periodic regional travel. May travel to work sites and to meetings through regional area.

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 at employee's workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts. Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.