Industrial Preconstruction Manager

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 PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

The Industrial Preconstruction Manager will lead and coordinate all preconstruction activities with a focus on engineering management for complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) pursuits and early-stage project development. This role bridges the gap between conceptual project planning and execution, ensuring technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and constructability for large-scale industrial projects.

Qualifications : Required :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in industrial construction, engineering management, or EPC project delivery.
• Strong understanding of the EPC project lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED through detailed design and construction.
• Proven track record managing preconstruction phases for large industrial projects (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, power, manufacturing, water / wastewater or heavy industrial).
• Experience with general construction and various delivery methods preferred (EPC, CM at Risk, design-bid-build, etc.)
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of internal and external partners on project pursuits from RFP issuance to proposal submission for various delivery models (EPC, CM at Risk, design-bid-build, etc.)

Preferred :

Skills :

Office and Travel :

This role is based at our headquarters office and travels often to project sites. Periodic travel to regional or satellite offices required. Periodic overnight travel required.

Responsibilities and Tasks :

Pursuit and Business Development :

Preconstruction :

Development Support :

Preliminary site review and evaluation

Project Budgeting :

Scheduling :

Leadership and Management :

Strategy Management :

Other Duties as assigned :

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 workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift 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 $100,000 to $125,000, 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.