Project Manager

McGough•Rochester, MN

31d•$95,000 - $140,000

About The Position

McGough’s Concrete Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead concrete self-perform construction projects to successful outcomes. The role supports the group’s growth in the Upper Midwest and McGough’s broader national growth strategy. The Project Manager works with owners, design teams, subcontractors, field staff, and internal pursuit and estimating teams from project pursuit and preconstruction through construction and close-out. The position involves work at various jobsites and corporate and regional offices. Regional meetings and overnight travel may be involved. Occasional construction-site visits may expose the employee to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures. The role also entails prolonged sitting during workstation tasks, meetings, and travel; lifting up to 20 pounds as needed; and using a keyboard and mouse, writing, hearing, speaking clearly, and distinguishing colors on graphs and charts. The stated base salary range is $95,000 to $140,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Final salary depends on factors including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. McGough states that it offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement plans; voluntary benefit plans; parental leave; paid time off; and holiday pay.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Management or a related field.
At least 5 years of related experience, specifically including concrete self-perform projects.
Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owner’s representatives, design firms, and subcontractors.
Strong collaboration and communication skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
Thorough, detail-oriented approach and ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask within time constraints and meet deadlines in a changing environment.
Self-starter who takes initiative and is motivated with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving, documentation, research, and resolution skills, and knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
Ability to function as an integral team member under time constraints and in a changing environment.
Personal integrity and ability to keep confidences.
Ability to approach interactions as opportunities to add value and enhance relationships.
Ability to travel to jobsites and meetings, including possible overnight travel.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged sitting and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with estimating and field work.
Experience with scheduling.

Responsibilities

Assist the pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements, researching prospective clients, preparing RFQ and RFP responses, and participating in pursuit interviews.
Assist with and participate in preconstruction meetings; lead project QA/QC page-turn processes; and incorporate project workforce and vendor participation goals into work plans.
Perform quantity take-offs and assist with estimating labor production, materials, and equipment; understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs; and support labor and project forecasts and production tracking.
Scope bid materials, including concrete, rebar, and brick, and assist with creating CPM schedules for the company’s work.
Review estimates prepared by project managers and estimating; lead estimate presentations to owners and design teams; review proposed subcontractors; and complete final review and signing of subcontracts.
Assist field staff with CPM scheduling, coordinate schedule updates and distribution, and co-lead Last Planner efforts with field staff.
Review and understand drawings and specifications; lead project document page-turn reviews; manage the RFI process and coordinate timely responses with the design team; and manage shop drawing and submittal reviews and turnaround.
Participate in BIM coordination meetings and manage project sustainability requirements and documentation.
Understand owner contract and subcontract requirements; maintain a thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes; review and process subcontractor change requests and negotiate pricing; and review and approve subcontractor invoices.
Assist the superintendent with manpower and personnel requests, and schedule and document pre-installation meetings.
Attend project and company safety meetings, weekly work plan meetings, start-up meetings, pre-installation meetings, and mock-up reviews; conduct and document construction coordination meetings; and provide monthly project forecast reports.
Perform pre-punch inspections with the aim of achieving a zero-item punch list, oversee the punch-list process, support collection of final as-built plans and documentation, and review close-out documents for accuracy and completeness.
Contribute as a team member and support shared goals; build and foster relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors; pursue new client and design-firm relationships; and participate in industry and company events.
Represent McGough professionally at events and attend company and project meetings while pursuing ongoing personal and professional development.
Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to support cohesive project execution, performing PE or Assistant Project Manager functions as needed for the project.
Support and participate in Lean events and standard work, promote the McGough Way and continuous improvement, and perform additional duties as assigned.