Project Manager, Federal

Project Manager, Federal

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree
• 5+ years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
• Experience with GSA, USACE, and/or NAVFAC projects as a Project Manager (preferred)
• Estimating and field experience (preferred)
• Scheduling experience (preferred)

Skills

• Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners
• Strong collaboration and verbal & written communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities with strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills and resolution skills
• Ability to take initiative, self-starter and motivated to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft and especially Excel
• Embody personal integrity and keep confidences

Office and Travel

• Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office
• Travel: Full-time travel required

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

• Pursue, Preconstruction and Business Development
• Aid pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
• Research prospective clients
• Aid pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPs
• Participate in pursuit interviews
• Aid with and participate in preconstruction meetings
• Provide management and leadership to ensure successful completion of our QA/QC page turn process

McGough Self-Performed Work

• Understand and perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
• Gather information, implement or assist in PACE preparation and projections
• Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)
• Aid with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work

Estimating and Bidding

• Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
• Take the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDs
• Develop bidders list and verify subcontractor qualifications (i.e., Textura, etc.)
• Subcontractor procurement (prepare contracting plan, bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)
• Comprehensive understanding of what is included in subcontractor package scope
• Page turn review with subcontractors and field staff prior to subcontract award
• Review bid results with owner and architect and prepare/execute Owner Notification Letter (when applicable)
• Create and maintain control estimate

Scheduling

• Aid field staff with creating CPM scheduling
• Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed
• Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff

Project Documentation

• Review and understand all drawings and specifications
• Lead the project document page turn reviews
• Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process and work with the design team to get timely responses
• Manage the shop drawings/submittals review process and work with the design team to get timely turnaround
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings
• Manage project sustainability requirements and documentation
• Understand the requirements of our owner’s contracts, as well as subcontracts

Subcontract Management

• Maintain a thorough understanding of what is included in the subcontractor’s scope
• Review and process subcontractor change requests; negotiate pricing
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices
• Track project workforce goals/vendor goals
• Aid superintendent with manpower and personnel requests
• Schedule and document pre-installation meetings

Cost Control

• Manage distribution and pricing of project changes
• Aid superintendent in tracking labor costs
• Aid superintendent with material procurement and cost coding
• Collect and report the required information to support the Cost History Department
• Prepare and maintain the project PACE documents
• Work with the project accounting team to produce monthly pay applications
• Prepare, track and review the project cost control log with the construction team
• Manage project cost review and approval processes with the design team and owner
• Prepare 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 and participate in weekly work plan meetings
• Cover and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings
• Participate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staff
• Provide monthly PACE reports to management and lead PACE meetings
• Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews

Post-Construction

• Perform pre-punch with an aim at providing a “zero item” punchlist
• Oversee the punchlist process
• Support the close-out team in gathering final as-built plans and documentation
• Review project close-out documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Participate in and/or manage test and balance and commissioning processes, as required
• Manage overall plan for owner training in conjunction with field staff

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
• Foster 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 any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
• Actively participate in company-sponsored events
• Perform functions of PE or Asst. PM as may be necessary for project
• Support and follow standard of work
• Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

• 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
• 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