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Assistant Project Manager

McGough Construction Co., LLC

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Compensation
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Location
Helena, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

McGough Construction Co. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support project planning, estimation, scheduling, and documentation across diverse construction sites. The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with owners and subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality while traveling to job sites as needed. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, detail orientation, and proficiency with Microsoft tools.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Estimating ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsThorough and Detail‑OrientedAbility to Prioritize and Multi‑TaskSelf‑Starter and MotivatedMicrosoft SuiteScheduling ExperienceField Experience

Qualifications

Construction Management or Related DegreeHigh School Diploma/G.E.D.2 Years Minimum of Related Experience

Full job description

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Description

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 Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting with managing all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. Other key responsibilities include mentoring and coaching Project Engineers, managing projects or portions of projects with oversight of senior staff, and fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers.

Qualifications:

Required:

Construction Management or related degree

2 years minimum of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities

Estimating Experience

Strong communication skills

Thorough and detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

Self-starter and motivated

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite of tools

Preferred:

Scheduling experience

Field experience

Office and Travel:

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

Travel:Travel may be required

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development:

Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements

Research prospective clients

Participate in preconstruction meetings

Participate in and prepare required documentation for QA/QC page turn session

McGough Self-Performed Work:

Understand quantity take-offs

Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs

Gather information or assist in Project Assessment preparation

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

Estimating and Bidding:

Perform quantity take-offs and assist in building estimates

Assist with subcontractor procurement (bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)

Scheduling:

Assist with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling

Participate in Last Planner system

Participate in daily/weekly work planning

Project Documentation:

Review and understand all drawings and specifications

Participate in project document page turn reviews

Draft and process Requests for Information (RFI)

Manage the shop drawings/submittals review process

Participate in BIM coordination meetings

Assist in managing project sustainability requirements and documentation

Subcontract Management:

Process subcontractor change requests

Review subcontractor invoices

Track project workforce goals/vendor goals

Cost Control:

Manage distribution and pricing of project changes

Assist in tracking labor costs

Assist with material procurement and cost coding

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

Participate in preparation and management of Project Assessment documents

Assist with preparing Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoice and other billing documents as required by our owner contractt

Project Meetings:

Attend all project and company safety meetings

Attend foremen's meetings and draft meeting minutes

Conduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings

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

Attend monthly Project Assessment and assist with documentation to management

Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews

Safety:

Perform safety audits with field staff

Attend project and company safety meetings

Participate in safety training

Post-Construction:

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

Manage the punchlist process

Assist in preparing final as-built plans and documentation

Review project close-out documentation for accuracy and completeness

Other Responsibilities:

Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)

Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors

Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings

Attend training for personal and/or professional development

Attend company-sponsored events

Perform functions of Project Engineer as may be necessary for project

Support and follow standard of work

Participate in Operational Excellence Improvement events and support of the McGough Way

Walk job-site regularly to assess progress

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.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R-1002534

Job Type

Full Time

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