Industrial Preconstruction Manager

Mcgough

Premier national construction, development & facilities firm known for complex commercial and mission‑critical projects.

Lead and coordinate preconstruction for large industrial EPC projects.

6 days ago ago

$100,000 - $125,000

Intermediate (4-7 years)

Full Time

St Paul, MN

Office Full-Time

Company Size

753 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction Services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Agricultural

Industrial

Corporate

Office

Data Centers

Education

Fine Arts

Culture

Role

What you would be doing

bim coordination

risk assessment

cost modeling

schedule development

lean design

technical liaison

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

What you bring

pe license

primavera

estimating

industrial epc