Project Manager

McGough Construction

Project Manager

Raleigh, NC 27603

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.

PROJECT MANAGER

The primary role of the Project Manager (PM) is managing all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. In addition to managing projects, a PM is responsible for:

Overall project success

Successful management of project financials, including fee retention

Client satisfaction

Management of major portions of a large project or overall responsibility for smaller projects

Mentoring and coaching Asst. PMs and PEs

Continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects

Understanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisions

Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications:

Required:

Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree

5+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities

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

Preferred:

Estimating and field experience

Scheduling experience

Skills:

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

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

Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision

Embodies personal integrity and keeps confidences

View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships

Office and Travel:

Works in corporate office with periodic regional travel.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

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 RFPs

Participate 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, implement or assist in PACE preparation and projections

Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)

Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work

Estimating & Bidding

Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating

Take the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDs

Develop bidders list and verify subcontractor qualifications (i.e., Textura, etc.)

Subcontractor procurement (prepare contracting plan, bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)

Comprehensive understanding of what is included in subcontractor package scope

Page turn review with subcontractors and field staff prior to subcontract award

Review bid results with owner and architect and prepare/execute Owner Notification Letter (when applicable)

Prepare, approve, and signoff on subcontracts for Project Executive review and execution

Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model

Create and maintain control estimate

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 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

Track project workforce goals/vendor goals

Assist superintendent with manpower and personnel requests

Schedule and document pre-installation meetings

Cost Control

Manage distribution and pricing of project changes

Assist superintendent in tracking labor costs

Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding

Collect and report the required information to support the Cost History Department

Prepare and maintain the project PACE documents

Work with the project accounting team to produce monthly pay applications

Prepare, track and review the project cost control log with the construction team

Manage project cost review and approval processes with the design team and owner

Prepare Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoice and other billing documents as required by our owner contract

Project Meetings

Attend all project and company safety meetings

Attend and participate in weekly work plan meetings

Conduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings

Participate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staff

Provide monthly PACE reports to management and lead PACE meetings

Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews

Post-Construction

Perform pre-punch with an aim at providing a zero item punchlist

Oversee the punchlist process

Support the close-out team in gathering final as-built plans and documentation

Review project close-out documentation for accuracy and completeness

Participate in and/or manage test and balance and commissioning processes, as required

Manage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff

Other Duties

Actively contribute as a member of the Regional Project Management team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives

Engage in business development by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors, and participating in industry and McGough-sponsored events

Represent McGough professionally at all events, upholding company standards and serving as a positive ambassador

Attend company and project meetings, pursuing ongoing personal and professional development to enhance skills and performance

Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure cohesive project execution

Actively support and participate in Lean events, promoting the McGough Way and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Perform function of Project Engineer as necessary and additional duties as assigned to support team and project success

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.

The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.