Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings on various projects
Analyze and communicate the impact of potential and actual changes to the schedule
Assist project teams to develop “what if” scenarios to explore alternate sequencing, document, mitigate or avoid schedule delays
Lead the planning effort alongside Project Manager and McGough Schedule Department. Collaborate and make recommendations to project management team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), durations, and sequencing the work (hard restraints and soft restraints)
Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during the execution of the project
Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends and support with risk mitigation
Identify and track project constraints
Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with Operations staff and present to selection committees if required
Develop detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6
Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around
Prepare reporting from schedules including EVA analysis, integration of cost and schedule
Responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary
Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan
Work with our Last Planner team and project teams to gather weekly work plans from subcontractors and update weekly work plans
Analyze drawings, specifications, and construction related documents in preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction
Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough way
Interact with the Operations team and represent McGough Construction in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives
Coordination with non-construction processes i.e. submittals, design and permitting progress
Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards
Interact with project teams to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules
Monitor project schedules being developed and updated by Operations staff and provide support and guidance as necessary
Requirements
primavera
aace psp
lean
cost mgmt
construction scheduling
degree
Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with owners, subcontractors, senior leaders, and project teams.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) Software
5+ years of Construction Industry experience, including mission critical or data center construction
Experience preparing project schedules using commercially available scheduling software
Proficiency in construction scheduling or project management
Solid decision making
Experience in construction phase of project lifecycle
Forensic scheduling and Time Impact Analysis management expertise
AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or equivalent preferred
Knowledge with Lean construction practices, including pull planning
Experience with cost management, budget control, and forecasting
Experience working as part of a design-build contractor
Good written and oral skills
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree
Excellent communication skills
Agricultural or Industrial experience
Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling best practices
Minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or in lieu of education, 9+ years of relevant experience
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Company
Overview
1956
Year Founded
The company was established in this year, marking its origins as a local builder in Minnesota.
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.
Culture + Values
98%
Employee Satisfaction Rate
The company achieves a high employee satisfaction rate through its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
4.9/5
Customer Satisfaction Score
The company consistently receives high ratings from customers, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional service.
15Years
Years of Continuous Improvement
The company has maintained a culture of continuous improvement over the past 15 years, fostering innovation and growth.
100% Safety Record
Accident-Free Work Environment
The company has an impressive safety record, with no reported accidents in its facilities over the past year.
Do the Right Thing
Strive for Excellence
We Care About People
Integrity Always
Customer Focused
Teamwork
Continuous Improvement
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
Focus on sustainable building practices
Reduce carbon footprint in construction and operations
Commitment to LEED-certified projects
Use of environmentally responsible materials and methods
Energy-efficient designs and construction techniques
Active in promoting green building certifications
Inclusion & Diversity
Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace
Focus on gender equality, with increasing female representation in construction roles
Diversity-focused recruitment strategies
Regular diversity and inclusion training for employees
Encouragement of diverse perspectives in decision-making processes