Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. Employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride that define our work.

• Construction Management or related degree
• 2 years minimum of related experience, including experience with self‑perform capabilities
• Estimating experience
• Strong communication skills
• Thorough and detail‑oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task within time constraints
• Self‑starter and motivated
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite of tools

• Scheduling experience (OFCI management)
• Field experience

Office: work from the data center project in Ellendale, ND. Travel may be required after completion of the Ellendale project.

• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
• Research prospective clients
• Participate in preconstruction meetings
• Participate in and prepare required documentation for QA/QC page‑turn session

• Understand quantity take‑offs
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
• Gather information or assist in Project Assessment preparation
• Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for self‑performed work

• Perform quantity take‑offs and assist in building estimates
• Assist with subcontractor procurement (bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)

• Assist with CPM scheduling
• Participate in Last Planner system
• Participate in daily/weekly work planning

• Review and understand all drawings and specifications
• Participate in project document page‑turn reviews
• Draft and process Requests for Information (RFI)
• Manage the shop drawings/submittals review process
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings
• Assist in managing project sustainability requirements and documentation

• Process subcontractor change requests
• Review subcontractor invoices
• Track project workforce goals/vendor goals

• Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
• Assist in tracking labor costs
• Assist with material procurement and cost coding
• Collect and report required information to support the Cost History Department
• Participate in preparation and management of Project Assessment documents
• Assist with preparing Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoice and other billing documents as required by owner contract

• Attend all project and company safety meetings
• Attend foremen’s meetings and draft meeting minutes
• Conduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings
• Participate in start‑up meetings and prepare documentation in conjunction with field staff
• Attend monthly Project Assessment and assist with documentation to management
• Attend pre‑installation meetings and mock‑up reviews

• Perform safety audits with field staff
• Attend project and company safety meetings
• Participate in safety training

• Perform pre‑punch with an aim at providing a “zero item” punchlist
• Manage the punchlist process
• Assist in preparing final as‑built plans and documentation
• Review project close‑out documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
• Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
• Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
• Attend training for personal and/or professional development
• Attend company‑sponsored events
• Perform functions of Project Engineer as required for the project
• Support mandatory standards of work
• Participate in Operational Excellence Improvement events and support of the McGough Way
• Walk job‑site regularly to assess progress

Position involves sitting for extended periods while working at a computer terminal. Incidentally, the 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 are also required. The employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose them to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

The employee must also be able to move around prospective or current project sites, which includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances and climbing stairs.