Project Manager - Technology and Life Sciences; TLS

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.

The Project Manager - Technology & Life Sciences (TLS) will support highly technical projects within advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, and cleanroom environments. This role helps coordinate process-driven facilities that integrate sophisticated mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and automation/control systems.

This position is uniquely suited for candidates with strong engineering or owner-side experience who understand client manufacturing processes, critical environments, and regulatory requirements. The PM serves as a strategic partner to clients, ensuring that facility design and construction align with operational performance, process reliability, and long-term scalability.

• Leading by example and promoting the McGough way
• Embracing and supporting a strong culture for safety on our projects
• Support of large Technology/Life Science projects and/or project teams

• Mentoring and coaching Asst. PMs and PEs
• Continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects
• Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers
• Successful management of project financials, delivery on schedule, and high quality projects.
• Delivering full client satisfaction

• Four-year degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related) or Construction Management with strong technical background.
• 4+ years of experience managing complex projects in Technology, Life Sciences, or advanced manufacturing sectors
• Demonstrated experience with cleanroom construction, process systems, and critical environments
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, controls, and their integration with manufacturing processes
• Experience working directly with client/owner engineering or operations teams
• Proven ability to manage highly technical projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate between engineering and construction teams
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills, including Excel

• Experience on owner/client side (facility engineering, capital projects, manufacturing support)
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (FDA, GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, etc.)
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV)
• Background in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar industries
• Lean construction experience (Last Planner System)

Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.

Travel: In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel may be involved.

• Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Support of large, complex TLS projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and turnover. Lead and manage small to medium size projects for long term growth.
  • Support the integration of process systems, cleanroom environments, and critical utilities
  • Ensure alignment between facility design and client manufacturing/process requirements
  • Drive project execution with focus on schedule certainty, cost control, and quality in mission-critical environments
  • Contribute to cross-functional coordination between design teams, trade partners, equipment vendors, and client engineering teams
• Client & Process Integration
  • Develop deep understanding of client processes (e.g., semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, biotech labs)
  • Ensure facility systems support process flows, contamination control, and operational efficiency
  • Provide constructability input on process equipment layout, tool install, and utility distribution
  • Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site…