McGough · 5 hours ago
Industrial EPC Project Manager
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expMcGough is a respected partner with six generations of experience in complex construction projects. The Industrial EPC Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of projects, ensuring overall success, client satisfaction, and leading engineering and construction teams.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Provide total project ownership across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases
Drive alignment of project goals with McGough and client expectations to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, and cost-effective facilities
Develop and maintain the overall EPC execution plan, risk register, and project delivery strategy
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all project phases
Lead and manage all engineering deliverables—including design packages, technical documents, and interdisciplinary coordination
Ensure design completion in accordance with project milestones and support early procurement and construction readiness
Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines, vendors, and construction teams to ensure constructability and operability
Review and approve technical deliverables, change notices, and design revisions in collaboration with engineering partners
Support and lead formal design reviews (30/60/90%), HAZOPs, and constructability sessions
Oversee procurement planning, bid package development, vendor qualification, and commercial evaluation
Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure timely release of long-lead materials and equipment
Manage subcontractor scopes and ensure alignment of technical requirements with contractual obligations
Negotiate and finalize major subcontracts and vendor agreements in coordination with project controls and legal teams
Coordinate the transition from design to field execution, ensuring seamless handoff of engineering deliverables
Lead construction execution planning, including sequencing, scheduling, and workface planning in collaboration with field leadership
Manage cost, productivity, safety, and quality performance on-site
Support construction in resolving design queries, RFIs, and field changes
Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
Manage change control processes and track the impact of design or scope modifications
Drive schedule adherence through active management of engineering, procurement, and construction milestones
Prepare and present monthly project status reports, cost performance metrics, and variance analyses
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design firms, subcontractors, and suppliers
Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, procurement specialists, superintendents, and project engineers
Mentor Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and emerging leaders
Oversee commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities
Ensure timely completion of punch list items and delivery of as-built documentation
Coordinate owner training, O&M manual compilation, and project close-out packages
Conduct lessons-learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
5+ years of EPC or Industrial project management experience, preferably in Industrial Process, Energy, Power, or Water & Wastewater sectors
Proven success in managing multi-discipline engineering deliverables through design and execution phases
Experience leading projects in a self-perform and unionized labor environment
Strong understanding of EPC contracting models, including lump sum and cost-plus arrangements
Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate technical, commercial, and schedule risks
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in P6, Bluebeam, Acrobat, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or related discipline
Industrial experience in Petroleum, Power Generation, Food Processing, or Renewable Energy
Professional Engineering (PE) license or PMP certification is a plus
Benefits
Insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Generous retirement plans
Voluntary benefit plans
Parental leave
Substantial paid time off
Holiday pay
Company
McGough
McGough is a construction firm that works on buildings in a variety of industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase