Industrial Project Engineer

About the Role

An entry-level position in the project management career path. This position would work in various McGough industrial sectors, which include Agriculture (Biofuels, Oilseed), Power & Infrastructure, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development
• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements.
• Participate in QA/AC page turn sessions.
• McGough Self-Performed Work
• Understand self-perform capabilities.
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools and services.
• Estimating and Bidding
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist project team in soliciting and reviewing subcontract bids.
• Assist in performing trade scope reviews.
• Scheduling
• Assist superintendent and project manager with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Learn and understand Last Planner system.
• Participate in daily/weekly work planning.
• Project Documentation
• Review all drawings and specifications.
• Upload/download electronic documents and create shortcuts.
• Draft and process Requests for Information (RFI).
• Review and process shop drawings/submittals.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings.
• Assist in obtaining any LEED documentation.
• Subcontract Management
• Assist project team in reviewing and processing subcontractor change requests.
• Assist project team in reviewing subcontractor invoices.
• Cost Control
• Understand change document types and appropriate uses (CCDs, PRs, ASIs, etc.).
• Assist superintendent in tracking labor costs.
• Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding.
• Collect and report cost history data as directed.
• Project Meetings
• Attend all project and company safety meetings.
• Attend foremen's meetings and draft meeting minutes.
• Attend construction coordination meetings and draft meeting minutes.
• Participate in start-up meetings.
• Participate in Project Assessment meetings.
• Post-Construction
• Participate in punchlist process and monitor progress.
• Assist superintendent and project manager in preparing final as-built plans and documentation.
• Other Responsibilities
• Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.).
• Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings.
• Attend any training (personal and/or professional development) that is relevant to the position.
• Attend company-sponsored events.
• Support and follow standard of work.
• Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough way.

Office And Travel

• Office: Corporate office and various jobsites as needed.
• Travel: Flexibility for travel is desirable with ability to temporarily relocate or regularly travel to project sites in the Upper Midwest region.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Assisting in project management tasks as assigned by the project management staff.
• Developing skills and progressively take on more responsibility.

Qualifications

• Construction Management or related degree.
• Internship, education, or field experience.

Physical Requirements include sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 20 pounds, dexterity for computer use, ability to hear and speak clearly, and ability to distinguish colors. Occasional jobsite visits may involve exposure to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, and outdoor weather conditions.