Industrial Assistant Project Manager

McGough

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • $84,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.INDUSTRIAL ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGERThe primary role of the Industrial Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting with managing all project aspects, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below. Other key responsibilities include mentoring and coaching Project Engineers, managing projects or portions of projects with oversight of senior staff, and fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers.This position would work in various McGough industrial sectors, which include Agriculture (Biofuels, Oilseed), Power & Infrastructure, Pharma, Life Sciences and Tech.Qualifications:Required:
  • Construction Management or related degree
  • 2 years minimum of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
  • Estimating Experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Thorough and detail-oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
  • Self-starter and motivated
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite of tools
Preferred:
  • Scheduling experience
  • Field experience
  • Electrical experience
Office and Travel:Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.Travel: Ability to travel to out-of-town assignments of up to 12-24 months.Responsibilities and Tasks:Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development:
  • Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
  • Research prospective clients
  • Participate in preconstruction meetings
  • Participate in and prepare required documentation for QA/QC page turn session
McGough Self-Performed Work:
  • Understand quantity take-offs
  • Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
  • Gather information or assist in Project Assessment preparation
  • Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work
Estimating and Bidding:
  • Perform quantity take-offs and assist in building estimates
  • Assist with subcontractor procurement (bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)
Scheduling:
  • Assist with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
  • Participate in Last Planner system
  • Participate in daily/weekly work planning
Project Documentation:
  • Review and understand all drawings and specifications
  • Participate in project document page turn reviews
  • Draft and process Requests for Information (RFI)
  • Manage the shop drawings/submittals review process
  • Participate in BIM coordination meetings
  • Assist in managing project sustainability requirements and documentation
Subcontract Management:
  • Process subcontractors change requests
  • Review subcontractor invoices
  • Track project workforce goals/vendor goals
Cost Control:
  • Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
  • Assist in tracking labor costs
  • Assist with material procurement and cost coding
  • Collect and report the required information to support the Cost History Department
  • Participate in preparation and management of Project Assessment documents
  • Assist with preparing Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoice and other billing documents as required by our owner contract
Project Meetings:
  • Attend all project and company safety meetings
  • Attend foremen’s meetings and draft meeting minutes
  • Conduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings
  • Participate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staff
  • Attend monthly Project Assessment and assist with documentation to management
  • Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews
Safety:
  • Perform safety audits with field staff
  • Attend project and company safety meetings
  • Participate in safety training
Post-Construction:
  • Perform pre-punch with an aim at providing a “zero item” punch list
  • Manage the punch list process
  • Assist in preparing final as-built plans and documentation
  • Review project close-out documentation for accuracy and completeness
Other Responsibilities:
  • Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
  • Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
  • Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
  • Attend training for personal and/or professional development
  • Attend company-sponsored events
  • Perform functions of Project Engineer as may be necessary for project
  • Support and follow standard of work
  • Participate in Operational Excellence Improvement events and support of the McGough Way
  • Walk jobsite regularly to assess progress
Physical Requirements:The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.***In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $84,000 to $120,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.

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