Project Manager, Estimator, Civil Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
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.
PROJECTMANAGER
The primary role of the Project Manager is managing all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project success defined as successful management of project financials, including fee retention and client satisfaction. Other key responsibilities include management of major portions of a large project or overall responsibility for 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.
Required
- 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
- Scheduling experience preferred
- Office:
Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office. - Travel:
Travel may be required
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 BiddingPerform 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
SchedulingAssist with creating CPM scheduling
Assist with schedule updates and distribution
Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff
Project DocumentationReview 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 ManagementMaintain a thorough understanding of what is included in the subcontractor’s scope
Review and process subcontractor change requests
Review and approve subcontractor…
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