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Senior Project Manager-Technology/Life Science

McGough Construction Co., LLC

Saint Paul, MNFull-time$11.41/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager will plan and lead technology and life‑science construction projects from inception through deployment, overseeing resources, timelines, cost, and scope while ensuring client satisfaction, profitability, and staff development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ExcelCollaborationCommunicationDetail OrientedPrioritizationSelf StarterEstimatingSchedulingInstrumentation and ControlsLean Events

Qualifications

Four‑Year Degree in Construction Management Engineering or Related10+ Years of Related Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

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.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCEFD

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) will plan and lead key projects or multiple projects from inception through deployment, providing day-to-day management and oversight of project resources, tasks, issues, timelines, cost and scope. In addition to managing projects, a Sr. PM is responsible for:

The success and profitability of projects

Successful management of project financials, including fee retention

Client satisfaction

Leading by example

Promoting the McGough way

Guiding and mentoring project management staff to ensure these individuals are trained for the next level in their career

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

Championing company initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree

10+ 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

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

Strong computer skills, including Excel

Preferred:

Estimating and field experience a plus

Scheduling experience preferred

Experience working in process/production facilities, greenfield or retrofit projects.

Instrumentation and Controls experience a plus

Office and Travel:

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

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

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

Take lead in responding to RFPs with Marketing

Take lead in interview preparation

Take lead in preconstruction effort

Client relationships (establish/maintain/build)

Design partner relationships (establish/maintain/build)

Owner's representative relationships (establish/maintain/build)

Lead/coordinate page turn

Identify and pursue leads prior to RFPs being issued; assist in acquiring new work

Verify scope/budget/schedule are in alignment throughout preconstruction process

Promotion of other McGough services (SP, Industrial, FM, Development, etc.)

McGough Self-Performed Work

Understand and oversee quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment

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

Oversee implementation of PACE preparation and projections

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

Approve Critical Path Method schedules for our work

Estimating and Bidding

Review estimates prepared by project managers and estimating

Lead estimate presentation to owner/design team

Review proposed subcontractors prior to presenting to owner

Final review/sign subcontractors

Scheduling

Last Planner coach/champion

Lead preconstruction scheduling effort

Construction schedule review and oversight

Project Oversight

Understand project staffing needs and make sure proper resources are involved

Review and understand project financial condition and profitability (PACE)

Assure the safety protocols are in place and adhered to

Regular jobsite walks with McGough project staff

Understand the requirements of our Owner's contract, as well as Subcontractors

Project Management Oversight

Coach/Mentor project management staff

Understand specific training needs of staff

Review and understand global project management staffing needs and available resources

Ensure project management staff is mentoring at all levels

Post-Construction

Ensure cost history information is uploaded

Follow up with owner on lessons learned, strengths/weaknesses

Ensure internal "lessons learned" meeting is held

Other Responsibilities

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

Establish 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

Actively participate in company-sponsored events

Perform functions of PM I and PM II as may be necessary for project success

Support and follow standard of work

Participate in Lean events and support 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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55106

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

9741575511315174742

Job Benefits

Not specified

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