Senior Director, Technology and Life Sciences

Description Mc Gough  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 DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES The Senior Director, Technology & Life Sciences provides enterprise-level strategic leadership for all preconstruction services within the Technology & Life Sciences sector. This role drives national growth, technical excellence, and financial performance by leading estimating strategy, risk mitigation, and early project development for complex, regulated, process-driven environments.

The Senior Director partners closely with regional offices to align pursuit strategy, technical standards, and resource planning—ensuring consistent delivery excellence across markets. This position builds high-performing teams, strengthens client relationships, and ensures seamless transition from pursuit through execution, positioning the company as a premier builder of pharmaceutical, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and laboratory facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
15+ years of general contracting experience7+ years in a senior estimating or preconstruction leadership role

Experience with complex, process-driven or regulated Technology & Life Sciences facilities

Demonstrated enterprise or multi-office leadership experience

Strong understanding of owner/design/contractor dynamics

Deep knowledge of process systems and regulatory compliance

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams across locations

Strategic thinker with strong financial and risk management capability

Preferred:

Registered Professional Engineer (PE).Experience in bio-pharma, semiconductor, manufacturing, and/or Food & Beverage sectors.

Experience with multiple project delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, GMP)

Skills:

Strategic business development and growth planning

Client relationship management and executive presence

Persuasive communication and influence

Analytical thinking and sound business judgment

Organization, prioritization, and follow-through

Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration CORE RESPONSIBLITIES:

Technology & Life Sciences Sector Strategy & Enterprise Alignment Lead national preconstruction strategy for the Technology & Life Sciences sector, supporting growth, profitability, and market expansion.

Partner with Executive Leadership, Business Development, and Regional Leadership to identify target markets and pursuits.

Coordinate with regional offices to align opportunities, staffing plans, and technical resources.

Develop and standardize sector-specific cost benchmarks, estimating protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.

Provide executive guidance on delivery models, procurement strategy, phasing, and constructability in regulated environments.

Monitor industry trends (cGMP, clean rooms, process integration, regulatory requirements) and integrate into enterprise practices.

Strengthen strategic client relationships through early engagement and technical credibility.

People Leadership & Regional Team Oversight Collaborate cross-functionally with regional teams and executive leadership to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.

Mentor pursuit teams to elevate performance, accountability, and win rates.

Represent the company professionally in all internal and external engagements.

Support Lean principles, continuous improvement, and company values.

Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational success.

Preconstruction Leadership Serve as executive sponsor for major Technology & Life Sciences pursuits.

Lead conceptual, program-level, schematic, design development, and GMP cost modeling for strategic opportunities.

Oversee development of reliable cost estimates including process systems, equipment, general conditions, materials, and labor.

Establish enterprise standards for self-perform pricing and subcontractor scope leveling and buyout.

Prepare and oversee GC and fee strategies aligned with project complexity and risk profile.

Guide development of proposals, scopes of work, and general conditions documentation.

Estimating & Cost Strategy Oversee development of schematic, design development, and GMP cost models across…