Project Executive

Overview

Lead and manage complex data center projects from design through construction and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• preconstruction scheduling
• cpm schedules
• cost control
• billing management
• last planner
• client liaison

Tasks

-Owner’s representative relationships (establish/maintain/build) -Follow and reinforce standards of work, ensuring consistency and accountability. -Review estimates prepared by project managers and estimating -Foster ongoing relationships with existing clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to strengthen partnerships and ensure future collaboration. -Review and understand project financial condition and profitability (PACE) -Lead the development of strategic project plans such as schedule, budget, procurement and design deliverables. -Lead preconstruction scheduling effort -Participate in relevant training opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development and human resources topics. -Represent the company at business development events such as client functions, industry conferences, and design firm open houses. -Proactively seek and cultivate new relationships with potential clients and design firms to support business growth. -Take lead in preconstruction effort including: -Successfully lead a cohesive project team balancing work obligations, accountability while maintaining positive/teaming environment throughout the team, both internally and externally. -Actively contribute as a member of the National Team by collaborating on shared goals, aligning efforts across departments, and supporting team priorities. -Create and implement regular meetings with designers, subcontractors, owner and staff for efficient integration of design and construction activities. -Oversite of all cost expenditures and change orders for project. Ensure that staff is following company procedures and best practices for financial oversight. -Approve Critical Path Method schedules for our work -Identify with team any potential risks (cost and schedule) and mitigate project delays, cost overruns and quality issues. -Assure the safety protocols are in place and adhered to -Take lead in interview preparation -Review and understand global project management staffing needs and available resources -Ensure all design and construction work meets the highest standards of quality as outlined in start of project. -Attend and engage in internal project management and cross-functional company meetings. -Oversight of Last Planner System during design and construction -Construction schedule review and oversight -Manage all billing requirements monthly including review and subcontractor billings and payments. -Plan and execute project team creation including hiring, onboarding and training of staff aligned with McGough Standards and support staff. -Championing company initiatives. -Coach/Mentor project management staff -Understand and oversee quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment -Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, design partners, and suppliers. -Ensure internal “lessons learned” meeting is held -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. -Participate in Lean events and actively support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the McGough Way. -Lead estimate presentation to owner/design team -Perform duties of a Project Engineer or Project Manager, as needed, to support project execution. -Take lead in responding to RFPs with sector team and Marketing -Identify and pursue leads prior to RFPs being issued; assist in acquiring new work -Oversee all phases of construction including design, procurement, construction and closeout. -Follow up with owner on lessons learned, strengths/weaknesses -Develop, review and audit all budgeting phases of project from conception to close out. -Ensure cost history information is uploaded -Lead and Manage design build project(s) with understanding of the alignment of client expectations and company goals. -Ensure project management staff is mentoring at all levels -Support and participate in company-sponsored events and initiatives that promote team engagement and culture. -Oversee implementation of Project Assessments preparation and projections -Verify scope/budget/schedule are in alignment throughout preconstruction process -Promotion of other McGough services (SP, Commercial, FM, Development, etc.) -Review proposed subcontractors prior to presenting to owner -Design partner relationships (establish/maintain/build) -Serve as primary point of contact with client. Maintain strong relationships to ensure successful project. Manage expectations of designers and staff with regards to owner communications. -Understand project staffing needs and make sure proper resources are involved

Requirements

• construction degree
• procore
• scheduling
• data center
• 15+ years
• team management

What You Bring

-Scheduling experience preferred -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management -Estimating and field experience a plus -Proficiency in project management software (Procore, P6, Autodesk, etc.) -Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.) -Proven experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner’s representatives, design firms, and subcontractors -Strong collaboration and communication skills -Broad professional skill set to effectively relate to and understand owner/client, design consultant, contractor, and staff (field and office) issues -Proven track record of successful Design -Build projects on time and on budget -Demonstrated experience and in depth knowledge of construction methods, materials and standards. Including MEP trades, gas and chemical and HPW and industrial wastewater. -Experience in managing large project teams over 30 people. -15-20+ years managing large and/or simultaneous projects, including experience with self-perform capabilities -Data Center or Mission Critical experience -Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs -Successful management of project financials, including fee retention -Demonstrated experience with and understanding of building systems, system coordination and regulatory issues (structure, MEP, landscape, building code, ADA, etc.) -Regular travel to jobsites is necessary, various jobsites and/or corporate/regional offices. Regular regional meetings and overnight travel.

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Benefits

-Regular jobsite walks with McGough project staff

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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