McGough
Senior Project Manager, Federal (Traveler)
McGough, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
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, FEDERAL (TRAVELER)The primary role of the Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) is managing all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. In addition to managing projects, a Sr. PM is responsible for:Overall project success
Successful management of project financials, including fee retentionClient satisfaction
Management of a large project or overall responsibility for multiple smaller projectsMentoring and coaching project management staffContinuing to develop skills to successfully manage projectsUnderstanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisionsFostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliersQualifications:Required:Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree8+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilitiesEmployment on a federally funded project is dependent upon passing a background check by the governmentDemonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractorsStrong collaboration and communication skillsThorough and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize and multi-task within time constraintsSelf-starter and motivated with minimal supervisionStrong computer skills, including ExcelPreferred:Experience with USACE and/or NAVFAC projects as a Project Manager, CQC Manager, and/or SuperintendentEstimating and field experience a plusScheduling experience preferredOffice and Travel:Office:
Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.Travel:
Full-time travel required.Responsibilities and Tasks:Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development
Help lead the pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirementsResearch prospective clientsAssist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPsParticipate in pursuit interviewsBe a champion and owner of preconstruction meetingsProvide management and leadership to ensure successful completion of our QA/QC page turn processUnderstand 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 equipmentUnderstand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costsGather information, implement or assist in PACE preparation and projectionsScope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work
Estimating and Bidding
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimatingTake the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDsDevelop 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 scopePage turn review with subcontractors and field staff prior to subcontract awardReview 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 executionParticipate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost modelCreate and maintain control estimate
Scheduling
Lead field staff with creating CPM schedulingWork closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as neededLead the Last Planner scheduling efforts in conjunction with field staff
Project Documentation
Review and understand all drawings and specificationsLead the project document page turn reviewsManage the Request for Information (RFI) process and work with the design team to get timely responsesManage the shop drawings/submittals review process and work with the design team to get timely turnaroundParticipate in BIM coordination meetingsManage project sustainability requirements and documentationUnderstand 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 scopeReview and process subcontractor change requests; negotiate pricingReview and approve subcontractor invoicesTrack project workforce goals/vendor goalsAssist superintendent with manpower and personnel requestsSchedule and document pre-installation meetings
Cost Control
Manage distribution and pricing of project changesAssist superintendent in tracking labor costsAssist superintendent with material procurement and cost codingCollect and report the required information to support the Cost History DepartmentPrepare and maintain the project PACE documentsWork with the project accounting team to produce monthly pay applicationsPrepare, track and review the project cost control log with the construction teamManage project cost review and approval processes with the design team and ownerPrepare 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 meetingsAttend and participate in weekly work plan meetingsConduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetingsParticipate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staffProvide monthly PACE reports to management and lead PACE meetingsAttend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews
Post-Construction
Perform pre-punch with an aim at providing a "zero item" punchlistOversee the punchlist processSupport the close-out team in gathering final as-built plans and documentationReview project close-out documentation for accuracy and completenessParticipate in and/or manage test and balance and commissioning processes, as requiredManage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff
Other Responsibilities
Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractorsPursue new relationships with potential clients and design firmsAttend and participate in project management and other company meetingsAttend any training - personal and/or professional development - that is relevant to the position, including human resources managementActively participate in company-sponsored eventsPerform functions of PE, Asst. PM or PM as may be necessary for projectSupport and follow standard of workParticipate in Lean events and support of the McGough WayOther 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 at employee's work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
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Successful management of project financials, including fee retentionClient satisfaction
Management of a large project or overall responsibility for multiple smaller projectsMentoring and coaching project management staffContinuing to develop skills to successfully manage projectsUnderstanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisionsFostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliersQualifications:Required:Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree8+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilitiesEmployment on a federally funded project is dependent upon passing a background check by the governmentDemonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner's representatives, design firms, and subcontractorsStrong collaboration and communication skillsThorough and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize and multi-task within time constraintsSelf-starter and motivated with minimal supervisionStrong computer skills, including ExcelPreferred:Experience with USACE and/or NAVFAC projects as a Project Manager, CQC Manager, and/or SuperintendentEstimating and field experience a plusScheduling experience preferredOffice and Travel:Office:
Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.Travel:
Full-time travel required.Responsibilities and Tasks:Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development
Help lead the pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirementsResearch prospective clientsAssist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPsParticipate in pursuit interviewsBe a champion and owner of preconstruction meetingsProvide management and leadership to ensure successful completion of our QA/QC page turn processUnderstand 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 equipmentUnderstand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costsGather information, implement or assist in PACE preparation and projectionsScope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work
Estimating and Bidding
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimatingTake the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDsDevelop 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 scopePage turn review with subcontractors and field staff prior to subcontract awardReview 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 executionParticipate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost modelCreate and maintain control estimate
Scheduling
Lead field staff with creating CPM schedulingWork closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as neededLead the Last Planner scheduling efforts in conjunction with field staff
Project Documentation
Review and understand all drawings and specificationsLead the project document page turn reviewsManage the Request for Information (RFI) process and work with the design team to get timely responsesManage the shop drawings/submittals review process and work with the design team to get timely turnaroundParticipate in BIM coordination meetingsManage project sustainability requirements and documentationUnderstand 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 scopeReview and process subcontractor change requests; negotiate pricingReview and approve subcontractor invoicesTrack project workforce goals/vendor goalsAssist superintendent with manpower and personnel requestsSchedule and document pre-installation meetings
Cost Control
Manage distribution and pricing of project changesAssist superintendent in tracking labor costsAssist superintendent with material procurement and cost codingCollect and report the required information to support the Cost History DepartmentPrepare and maintain the project PACE documentsWork with the project accounting team to produce monthly pay applicationsPrepare, track and review the project cost control log with the construction teamManage project cost review and approval processes with the design team and ownerPrepare 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 meetingsAttend and participate in weekly work plan meetingsConduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetingsParticipate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staffProvide monthly PACE reports to management and lead PACE meetingsAttend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews
Post-Construction
Perform pre-punch with an aim at providing a "zero item" punchlistOversee the punchlist processSupport the close-out team in gathering final as-built plans and documentationReview project close-out documentation for accuracy and completenessParticipate in and/or manage test and balance and commissioning processes, as requiredManage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff
Other Responsibilities
Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractorsPursue new relationships with potential clients and design firmsAttend and participate in project management and other company meetingsAttend any training - personal and/or professional development - that is relevant to the position, including human resources managementActively participate in company-sponsored eventsPerform functions of PE, Asst. PM or PM as may be necessary for projectSupport and follow standard of workParticipate in Lean events and support of the McGough WayOther 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 at employee's work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
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