Project Executive - Advanced Tech National Travel

About the role

As a Project Executive, you will plan and lead key projects or multiple projects from inception through deployment, providing day-to-day management and oversight of project resources, tasks, issues, timelines, cost, and scope. Experience with advanced technology projects, such as semiconductor or data center initiatives, is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the success and profitability of projects.
• Manage project financials, including fee retention.
• Maintain client satisfaction through strong relationships and clear communication.
• Oversee all phases of construction: design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client.
• Manage expectations of designers and staff regarding owner communications.
• Lead and manage design-build projects, aligning client expectations with company goals.
• Create and implement regular meetings with designers, subcontractors, owners, and staff for efficient integration of design and construction activities.
• Develop strategic project plans, including schedule, budget, procurement, and design deliverables.
• Lead a cohesive project team, balancing work obligations, accountability, and a positive teaming environment.
• Plan and execute project team creation, including hiring, onboarding, and training of staff aligned with McGough Standards.
• Guide and mentor project management staff to prepare them for career advancement.
• Develop, review, and audit all budgeting phases of the project from conception to closeout.
• Oversee all cost expenditures and change orders, ensuring adherence to company procedures and best practices for financial oversight.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks (cost and schedule) to prevent project delays, cost overruns, and quality issues.
• Ensure all design and construction work meets the highest standards of quality.
• Manage all billing requirements monthly, including review and subcontractor billings and payments.
• Foster and build relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Champion company initiatives.

Pursuit, Preconstruction, and Business Development

• Take the lead in preconstruction efforts and interview preparation.
• Establish, maintain, and build client, design partner, and owner’s representative relationships.
• Lead or coordinate design meetings.
• Identify and pursue leads prior to RFPs being issued; assist in acquiring new work.
• Verify scope, budget, and schedule alignment throughout the preconstruction process.
• Promote other McGough services (e.g., SP, Industrial, FM, Development).

Estimating and Bidding

• Review estimates prepared by project managers, pre-construction, trade partners, and design partners.
• Lead estimate presentations to the owner/design team.
• Review proposed subcontractors prior to presenting to the owner.
• Perform final review and sign subcontracts.

Scheduling

• Co-lead development of the CPM schedule with Field Operations, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Lead preconstruction scheduling efforts.
• Review and oversee the construction schedule.
• Oversee the Last Planner System during design and construction.

Project Oversight

• Understand project staffing needs and ensure proper resources are involved.
• Review and understand the project financial condition and profitability (PACE).
• Ensure safety protocols are in place and adhered to.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks with McGough project staff.
• Understand the requirements of the owner’s contract as well as subcontractors.

Project Management Oversight

• Coach and mentor project management staff.
• Identify specific training needs of staff.
• Review and understand global project management staffing needs and available resources.
• Ensure project management staff is mentoring at all levels.

Post-Construction

• Ensure cost history information is uploaded.
• Follow up with the owner on lessons learned, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Ensure an internal “lessons learned” meeting is held.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in company business development activities (e.g., client functions, design firm open houses, conferences).
• Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms.
• Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings.
• Attend relevant training for personal and professional development.
• Actively participate in company-sponsored events.
• Perform functions of PM and Sr. PM as necessary for project success.
• Support and follow the standard of work.
• Participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 15-20+ years managing large and/or simultaneous projects, including experience with self-perform capabilities.
• Proven track record of successful Design-Build projects delivered on time and on budget.
• Experience managing large project teams of over 30 people.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, P6, Autodesk).
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and standards, including MEP trades, gas, chemical, HPW, and industrial wastewater.
• Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner’s representatives, design firms, and subcontractors.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Estimating and field experience.
• Scheduling experience.

Office and Travel

This role is based in various jobsites and/or corporate/regional offices. In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel will be involved.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting for extended periods while working at a computer terminal.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with standard office noise levels.
• Occasional standing, bending, walking, and lifting is required.
• Must be able to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to move around prospective or current project sites, including climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.