Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Estimator

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.

PROJECT MANAGERMcGough is rapidly growing and improving its self-perform concrete capabilities expanding market share in the Upper Midwest, and building a repeatable business system to implement in new markets as McGough progresses its national growth strategy. Resulting from this growth, McGough’s Concrete Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the organization to lead projects to successful outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree5+ years of related experience, specifically including concrete self-perform projects

Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owner’s representatives, design firms, and subcontractors

Preferred:

Experience with estimating and field

Experience with scheduling

Skills:

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Thorough and detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and motivated with minimal supervision

Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities

Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially with Excel Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment

Embodies personal integrity and keeps confidences

View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships OFFICE AND TRAVEL:

Various jobsites, corporate & regional offices. In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel may be involved.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development:

Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements

Research prospective clients

Assist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPsParticipate 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 or assist with labor and project forecast preparation and reporting, including production tracking.

Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work Estimating & Bidding Management:

Review estimates prepared by project managers and estimating

Lead estimate presentation to owner/design team Review proposed subcontractors prior to presenting to owner

Final review/sign subcontractors

Scheduling:

Assist field staff with creating CPM scheduling

Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed

Co-lead Last Planner 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 a 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; negotiate pricing

Review and approve subcontractor invoices

Assist superintendent with manpower and personnel requests

Schedule and document pre-installation meetings

Project Meetings:

Attend all project and company safety meetings

Attend and participate in weekly work plan meetings

Conduct and provide timely…