Senior Project Manager, Concrete

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.

McGough 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 is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the organization to lead projects to successful outcomes.

The Senior Project Manager (Concrete) will plan and lead key projects or multiple projects from inception through deployment, providing day‑to‑day management and oversight of project resources, tasks, issues, timelines, cost and scope. In addition to managing projects, a Sr. PM is responsible for:

• The success and profitability of projects
  • Successful management of project financials, including fee retention
  • Client satisfaction
• Leading by example
• Promoting the McGough way
• Guiding and mentoring project management staff to ensure these individuals are trained for the next level in their career
• Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers
• Championing company initiatives

• Four‑year degree in Construction Management or related degree
• 10+ years managing large and/or simultaneous projects, specifically including concrete self‑perform projects
• Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractors

• Estimating and field experience a plus
• Scheduling experience preferred

• 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

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

• Take lead in responding to RFPs with Marketing
• Take lead in interview preparation
• Take lead in preconstruction effort
• Client relationships (establish/maintain/build)
• Design partner relationships (establish/maintain/build)
• Owner's representative relationships (establish/maintain/build)
• Lead/coordinate page turn
• Identify and pursue leads prior to RFPs being issued; assist in acquiring new work
• Verify scope/budget/schedule are in alignment throughout preconstruction process
• Promotion of other McGough services (Industrial, FM, Development, etc.)

• Understand and perform quantity take‑offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
• Oversee labor and project forecast preparation and reporting, including production tracking, etc.
• Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)
• Approve Critical Path Method schedules for our work

• Organize and 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

• Last Planner coach/champion
• Lea…