Industrial Preconstruction Manager

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.

INDUSTRIAL PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

The Industrial Preconstruction Manager will lead and coordinate all preconstruction activities with a focus on engineering management for complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) pursuits and early-stage project development. This role bridges the gap between conceptual project planning and execution, ensuring technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and constructability for large-scale industrial projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in industrial construction, engineering management, or EPC project delivery.
• Strong understanding of the EPC project lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED through detailed design and construction.
• Proven track record managing preconstruction phases for large industrial projects (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, power, manufacturing, water/wastewater or heavy industrial).
• Experience with general construction and various delivery methods preferred (EPC, CM at Risk, design-bid-build, etc.)
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of internal and external partners on project pursuits from RFP issuance to proposal submission for various delivery models (EPC, CM at Risk, design-bid-build, etc.)

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent strongly preferred in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or other applicable discipline
• Technical expertise with industrial equipment and ability to lead equipment RFP's, vendor selection and vendor management
• Proficiency with estimating software, scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or similar), and engineering design workflows.

Skills:

• Creative, diplomatic and calm problem solver
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Effective team leader and collaborator.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships

Office and Travel:

This role is based at our headquarters office and travels often to project sites. Periodic travel to regional or satellite offices required. Periodic overnight travel required.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Pursuit and Business Development:

• Lead technical proposal development for EPC bids, including development of execution strategies, preliminary schedules, and design deliverables. Participate in client presentations, clarifications, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with business development teams to assess project viability, support feasibility studies, and develop conceptual designs that balance client requirements with cost and constructability.
• Active presence in industrial and engineering community (professional credentials, organization membership and participation, etc.
• Actively participate in proposal and presentation preparation and project interviews

Preconstruction:

• Oversee and manage preconstruction phases including engineering design development, constructability reviews, scope definition, estimating support, and risk assessment for industrial EPC projects.
• Assist in leading multiple projects simultaneously through preconstruction phase from pursuit/award through the end of detailed design and/or establishment of a final contract value
• Assisting project management in project set-up and communication protocols
• Provide input into the project's programming…