Project Executive

Overview

Lead complex construction projects from start to finish, managing client relations and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• cmic implementation
• close-out docs
• design estimating
• cost management
• project scheduling
• risk assessment

Tasks

-Oversee implementation of CMiC preparation and projections -Ensure Close-Out Documentation is complete and provided to Ownership -05 – Design Estimating (and trend log) -Manage preconstruction cost, schedule, and changes with owner, owner’s rep and/or A/E -Assist in leading multiple projects simultaneously through the preconstruction phase from a project conception/award through completion -Scheduling Software -Lead proposal and presentation preparation and project interviews -Work collaboratively with internal project teams, including business development, marketing, project management and field staff -Ensure completion of design deliverables by phase or otherwise accommodate prior to next phase -Maintain awareness of McGough services and capabilities to aid in business development -Help manage the design process, assume responsibility when contractually obligated -Approve Critical Path Method schedules for our work -Review and approve proposed subcontractors prior to presenting to owner -Establish project management in project set-up and communication protocols (internal and external) -Review and understand global project management staffing needs and available resources -Coach/Mentor project management staff -Review and approve estimates prepared by project managers and estimating, including self-perform estimates -Understand and oversee quantity take-offs, scope of work, labor production, materials and equipment -Understand project staffing needs and make sure appropriate resources are involved including both office and field needs -Complete close-out checklist -Provide input into the project’s programming and conceptual design activities to ensure early scope and budget alignment; escalate when unable to maintain alignment -Ensure internal “lessons learned” meeting is held -Lead VA efforts from idea development through approval and implementation -Actively participate in margin analyses, risk assessments, Pursuit Smart -Lead estimate presentation to owner/design team -Ensure punchlists are conducted and completed prior to owner move-in -Promotion of other McGough services (Facilities Management, Development, Power & Infrastructure, Industrial, etc.) -Assist in constructability reviews with architect, owner and McGough QA/QC, VDC -Identify opportunities and encourage utilization of McGough’s Centers of Excellence in the design management and construction process (Estimating, BIM/VDC, Scheduling, MEP, Sustainability, Development, etc.) -Establish and maintain communication with owner, owner’s rep and/or AE -Establish phasing and construction sequence planning and include field staff -Initiate and support business development in identifying new work opportunities and build/maintain client and A/E relationships -Review and understand project financial condition and profitability -Follow up with owner on lessons learned, strengths/weaknesses -Ensure detailed project schedules are in place and followed -Managing costs throughout the design phase, including initial project budgeting, benchmarking, cost models, soft cost definition, contingency definition, internal estimate reviews, value analysis, etc. -Ensure that Understand the requirements of our owner’s contract, as well as subcontracts -Ensure meeting facilitation and task coordination is being done effectively -Ensure cost history information is uploaded -Proactively identify and solve problems as they emerge to minimize risk for the project team -Ensure project management staff is mentoring at all levels -Support Last Planner champion -Identify, prioritize and manage areas of risk (maintain documentation of the risk management process) -Monitor design scope and cost trends

Requirements

• 15+ years
• construction management
• costx
• cmic
• cosential
• last planner

What You Bring

-CC log -Creative, diplomatic, and calm problem solver -Minimum of 15 years of experience with large and complex projects, including ground-up projects -Strong facilitation skills -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management -VS2 – Preconstruction and the following RIEs -Read, understand, and negotiate contracts -Understanding of building systems, system coordination and regulatory issues (structure, MEP, landscape, building code, ADA, etc.) -Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.) -Cosential, Benchmark Tool, ICAT (when needed), CostX, CMiC, Scheduling software -Experience with a range of building types (corporate office, higher education, cultural, healthcare, government, developer, etc.) -Strong verbal communication and presentation skills -Organized and proactive style, displays resourcefulness, self-starting work habits -Broad professional skill set to effectively relate to and understand owner/client, design consultant, contractor, and staff (field and office) issues -Margin Analysis -Bio pharma, chip manufacturing and/or data center project experience preferred -Lessons Learned Documentation and sharing -03 – Concept Estimating (Benchmark) -Experience with Cosential for strategic positioning and maintaining/enhancing existing relationships -Be active in the design and building community (professional credentials, organization membership and participation, board involvement, networking, etc.) -Experience with the project development process (preliminary development project estimating, land acquisition, entitlements, finance, proformas, consultant team management, etc.) -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 -Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs -Operational Excellence (the successful implementation of process improvements that result in fewer unsafe incidents, less waste, higher productivity and more profitable projects.) -Demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and relationships -Expertise in various delivery methods (CM at Risk, design-build, etc.) -Last Planner System (LPS)

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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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