Project Manager, Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
Job in
Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, 59604, USA
Listed on 2026-08-16
Listing for:
McGough
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Manager/ Foreman
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
* SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE* PROJECT MANAGER
The primary role of the Project Manager is to manage all aspects of assigned construction projects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. In addition to managing projects, the Project Manager is responsible for:
- Overall project success, including:
- Successful management of project financial performance, including fee retention
- Client satisfaction
- Managing major portions of large projects or overall responsibility for smaller projects
- Mentoring and coaching Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
- Continuing to develop project management and leadership skills
- Managing project scope changes, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking revisions
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field
- Five (5) or more years of commercial or general construction project management experience
- Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships with owners, owner's representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
- Proven ability to successfully deliver projects while achieving financial performance goals
- Experience in estimating and field operations
- Experience developing and maintaining project schedules
- Strong understanding of construction risk management principles
- Excellent collaboration, verbal communication, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and scheduling software
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Consistently builds positive relationships through every interaction
- Assist pursuit teams in understanding project opportunities and client requirements
- Research prospective clients and project opportunities
- Assist in preparing RFQs, RFPs, and interview presentations
- Participate in client interviews
- Participate in preconstruction meetings
- Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review processes
- Understand project-specific workforce participation requirements and incorporate them into project planning
- 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
- Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
- Update estimates throughout design development
- Develop bidder lists and evaluate subcontractor qualifications
- Manage subcontractor procurement, including bid solicitations, bid analysis, and contract recommendations
- Ensure subcontract scopes are complete and well-defined
- Conduct scope reviews with subcontractors and project teams before contract execution
- Review bid results with owners and design teams as appropriate
- Participate in development of project budgets and cost models
- Develop and maintain project control estimates
- Assist field staff with creating CPM scheduling
- Update and distribute project schedules
- Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff
- Review and understand project drawings and specifications
- Lead document review processes
- Manage Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Manage submittals and shop drawing processes
- Participate in BIM coordination meetings when applicable
- Manage sustainability documentation as required
- Understand owner contracts and subcontract agreements
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of subcontract scopes
- Review and negotiate subcontract change requests
- Review and approve subcontractor invoices
- Track workforce participation goals where applicable
- Coordinate manpower requests with field leadership
- Schedule and document pre-installation meetings
- Manage project change orders and pricing
- Monitor labor and material costs with field leadership
- Assist with procurement and cost coding
- Support cost history documentation
- Maintain project financial forecasting and PACE…
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