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Senior Project Manager-March 2024
Saint Paul
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Project Manager

  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 is to manage all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for o verall project success defined as s uccessful management of project financials, including fee retention and client satisfaction. Other key responsibilities include 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; and fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.

  This position would work in various McGough industrial sectors, which include Agriculture (Biofuels, Oilseed), Power & Infrastructure, Pharma, Life Sciences and Tech.

  Qualifications:

  Required:

  Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree

  10 years minimum of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities

  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

  Scheduling experience is ideal

  Bio pharma, chip manufacturing and/or data center project experience is preferred

  Office and Travel:

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

  Travel: Flexibility for travel is desirable and the ability to travel to out-of-town assignments for up to 12-24 months.

  Responsibilities and Tasks:

  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 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:

  Lead field staff with creating CPM scheduling

  Assist with schedule updates and distribution

  Lead the Last Planner scheduling 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 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 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

  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 any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management

  Actively participate in company-sponsored events

  Perform functions of PE, Asst. PM or PM I as may be necessary for project

  Support and follow standard of work

  Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way

  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.

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