Industrial Preconstruction Manager

Overview

Lead preconstruction for large industrial EPC projects, overseeing engineering, cost, and scope.

Key Responsibilities

• bim coordination
• design management
• cost estimating
• preconstruction planning
• proposal development
• client liaison

Tasks

-Assisting project management in project set-up and communication protocols -Meeting facilitation and task coordination -Monitor design scope and cost trends -Phasing and construction sequence planning with project management and field staff -Foster ongoing relationships with existing clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to strengthen partnerships and ensure future collaboration. -Promote value engineering and constructability reviews to deliver best-in-class solutions and competitive advantages for EPC pursuits. -Lead technical proposal development for EPC bids, including development of execution strategies, preliminary schedules, and design deliverables. Participate in client presentations, clarifications, and negotiations. -Provide engineering input for detailed estimates and work closely with estimators and procurement teams to develop accurate cost models and procurement strategies -Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and controls) through conceptual and front-end engineering design (FEED) to ensure alignment with project goals, budget, and schedule. -Support and participate in company-sponsored events and initiatives that promote team engagement and culture. -Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, design partners, and suppliers. -Work collaboratively with internal project teams including business development, marketing, project management and field staff -Perform duties of a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager, as needed, to support project execution. -Coordinate the integrated use of BIM/VDC technology -Represent the company at business development events such as client functions, industry conferences, and design firm open houses. -Facilitate the solicitation, selection and contracting of design partners on EPC and design-build pursuits -Actively participate in proposal and presentation preparation and project interviews -Oversee and manage preconstruction phases including engineering design development, constructability reviews, scope definition, estimating support, and risk assessment for industrial EPC projects. -Identify design, scope, and execution risks early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies. -Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, consultants, partners, and internal stakeholders during preconstruction phases. -Assist with the development and implement preconstruction management strategies. -Proactively seek and cultivate new relationships with potential clients and design firms to support business growth. -Assist in early project definition and scope development -Attend and engage in internal project management and cross-functional company meetings. -Follow and reinforce standards of work, ensuring consistency and accountability. -Identify opportunities and encourage utilization of McGough’s Lean Design and Delivery tools in the design management process -Coordinate and manage the development or improvements as it relates to risk management processes -Provide input into the project’s programming and conceptual design activities to ensure early scope and budget alignment -Design team management -Participate in Lean events and actively support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the McGough Way. -Collaborate with business development teams to assess project viability, support feasibility studies, and develop conceptual designs that balance client requirements with cost and constructability. -Management of relationship with external partners. -Actively contribute as a member of the Industrial and Preconstruction Team by collaborating on shared goals, aligning efforts across departments, and supporting team priorities. -Assist in managing costs throughout the design phase including initial project budgeting, benchmarking, cost models, soft cost definition, contingency definition, internal estimate reviews, value engineering, etc. -Participate in relevant training opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development and human resources topics. -Assist in developing detailed project design and construction phase schedules with engineering partners and McGough field staff -Coordinate with internal McGough preconstruction resources (estimating, scheduling, MEP, sustainability, Virtual Planning, Development Services, etc.), and -Assist in leading multiple projects simultaneously through preconstruction phase from pursuit/award through the end of detailed design and/or establishment of a final contract value -Lead early planning efforts including: site layout and test fits, massing studies, preliminary concept design alternatives with consultant teams

Requirements

• pe license
• primavera p6
• estimating software
• epc
• engineering degree
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Proven track record managing preconstruction phases for large industrial projects (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, power, manufacturing, water/wastewater or heavy industrial). -Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management -Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in industrial construction, engineering management, or EPC project delivery. -Active presence in industrial and engineering community (professional credentials, organization membership and participation, etc. -Strong understanding of the EPC project lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED through detailed design and construction. -Experience with general construction and various delivery methods preferred (EPC, CM at Risk, design-bid-build, etc.) -Effective team leader and collaborator. -Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of internal and external partners on project pursuits from RFP issuance to proposal submission for various delivery models (EPC, CM at Risk, design-bid-build, etc.) -Strong negotiation and presentation skills. -Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision -Proficiency with estimating software, scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or similar), and engineering design workflows. -Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent strongly preferred in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or other applicable discipline -Work collaboratively with external clients, owners, design teams and consultants - ability to put aside ego and pride of authorship to work collaboratively with broad and dynamic owner, consultant and contractor teams -Technical expertise with industrial equipment and ability to lead equipment RFP’s, vendor selection and vendor management -Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment -Team leadership skills at senior level (previous experience as Senior project manager, design director, principal-in-charge, etc.) -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Creative, diplomatic and calm problem solver

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About Mcgough

-It operates across the U.S. from regional hubs, blending in-house construction with full-cycle real estate development. -Known for financial strength, it manages both public and private capital, delivering build-to-suit and investor-led projects. -Their portfolio features high-complexity work: hospitals, data centers, labs, warehouse plants, affordable housing, civic and cultural buildings. -They bring technical depth to mission-critical sectors like healthcare and high-tech, with drag-and-drop VDC, lean scheduling, safety and engineered-systems teams. -Their development arm scouts parcels in top metro areas—Minneapolis-St Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Austin, Des Moines and Omaha. -Typical projects include multi-family apartments, combined heat-and-power energy systems, university unions and community banks. -They also revive heritage structures, deliver arts venues, tribal facilities and complex industrial builds—with unusual breadth. -Their roots as a family-run, craft-oriented firm inform a collaborative, partner-first approach seen in long-standing client relationships. -A standout fact: McGough self-performs many trades and uses proprietary ‘Centers of Excellence’ teams to drive efficiency, innovation and quality.

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