McGough Construction
Industrial Project Manager
Saint Paul, MN 55113
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 PROJECT MANAGER
The primary role of the Industrial 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:
5+ years of Industrial experience and prefer related experience in one of our markets: Industrial Process, Energy, and Water & Wastewater
Must be familiar with a self-perform project environment and be used to working in a unionized labor setting
Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractors
A strong understanding of risk assessment policies and procedures
Must be familiar with lump sum, and cost of the work plus a fee environment
A proven ability to deliver project gross margin on project assignments
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
On the job field experience
Strong computer skills, including P6, Blue Beam, Acrobat, Excel and Microsoft Office programs
Preferred:
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related degree
Industrial experience in Petroleum, Power Generation and Food sectors a plus
Office and Travel:
Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.
Travel: Ability to travel to out of town assignments of up to 12-24 months.
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
Estimating and Bidding
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
Take the lead on updating estimates through various stages of engineering
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, field staff and engineering staff prior to subcontract award
Review bid results with owner and engineer and prepare/execute Owner Notification Letter (when applicable)
Prepare, approve, and signoff on subcontracts for Sr. PM review and execution
Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
Create and maintain control estimate
Scheduling
Assist Senior Project Manager with creating CPM scheduling, with input from the field staff
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
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
Cost Control
Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
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
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
Manage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff and engineering
Other Responsibilities
Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
Attend any training - personal and/or professional development - that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
Actively participate in company-sponsored events
Perform functions of PE or Asst. PM as may be necessary for project success
Support and follow standard of work
Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way
Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking and lifting is also required.
Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.
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In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.
Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.
Industrial Project Manager
Saint Paul, MN 55113
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 PROJECT MANAGER
The primary role of the Industrial 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:
5+ years of Industrial experience and prefer related experience in one of our markets: Industrial Process, Energy, and Water & Wastewater
Must be familiar with a self-perform project environment and be used to working in a unionized labor setting
Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractors
A strong understanding of risk assessment policies and procedures
Must be familiar with lump sum, and cost of the work plus a fee environment
A proven ability to deliver project gross margin on project assignments
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
On the job field experience
Strong computer skills, including P6, Blue Beam, Acrobat, Excel and Microsoft Office programs
Preferred:
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related degree
Industrial experience in Petroleum, Power Generation and Food sectors a plus
Office and Travel:
Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.
Travel: Ability to travel to out of town assignments of up to 12-24 months.
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
Estimating and Bidding
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
Take the lead on updating estimates through various stages of engineering
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, field staff and engineering staff prior to subcontract award
Review bid results with owner and engineer and prepare/execute Owner Notification Letter (when applicable)
Prepare, approve, and signoff on subcontracts for Sr. PM review and execution
Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
Create and maintain control estimate
Scheduling
Assist Senior Project Manager with creating CPM scheduling, with input from the field staff
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
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
Cost Control
Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
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
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
Manage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff and engineering
Other Responsibilities
Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
Attend any training - personal and/or professional development - that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
Actively participate in company-sponsored events
Perform functions of PE or Asst. PM as may be necessary for project success
Support and follow standard of work
Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way
Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking and lifting is also required.
Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.
*
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.
Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.
Job ID: 485129420
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025
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