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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.\nSENIOR DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES\nThe Senior Director, Technology & Life Sciences provides enterprise-level strategic leadership for all preconstruction services within the Technology & Life Sciences sector. This role drives national growth, technical excellence, and financial performance by leading estimating strategy, risk mitigation, and early project development for complex, regulated, process-driven environments.\nThe Senior Director partners closely with regional offices to align pursuit strategy, technical standards, and resource planning-ensuring consistent delivery excellence across markets. This position builds high-performing teams, strengthens client relationships, and ensures seamless transition from pursuit through execution, positioning the company as a premier builder of pharmaceutical, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and laboratory facilities.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management\n15+ years of general contracting experience\n7+ years in a senior estimating or preconstruction leadership role\nExperience with complex, process-driven or regulated Technology & Life Sciences facilities\nDemonstrated enterprise or multi-office leadership experience\nStrong understanding of owner/design/contractor dynamics\nDeep knowledge of process systems and regulatory compliance\nProven ability to build and lead high-performing teams across locations\nStrategic thinker with strong financial and risk management capability\nPreferred:\nRegistered Professional Engineer (PE).\nExperience in bio-pharma, semiconductor, manufacturing, and/or Food & Beverage sectors.\nExperience with multiple project delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, GMP)\nSkills:\nStrategic business development and growth planning\nClient relationship management and executive presence\nPersuasive communication and influence\nAnalytical thinking and sound business judgment\nOrganization, prioritization, and follow-through\nTeam leadership and cross-functional collaboration\nCORE RESPONSIBLITIES:\nTechnology & Life Sciences Sector Strategy & Enterprise Alignment\nLead national preconstruction strategy for the Technology & Life Sciences sector, supporting growth, profitability, and market expansion.\nPartner with Executive Leadership, Business Development, and Regional Leadership to identify target markets and pursuits.\nCoordinate with regional offices to align opportunities, staffing plans, and technical resources.\nDevelop and standardize sector-specific cost benchmarks, estimating protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.\nProvide executive guidance on delivery models, procurement strategy, phasing, and constructability in regulated environments.\nMonitor industry trends (cGMP, cleanrooms, process integration, regulatory requirements) and integrate into enterprise practices.\nStrengthen strategic client relationships through early engagement and technical credibility.\nPeople Leadership & Regional Team Oversight\nCollaborate cross-functionally with regional teams and executive leadership to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.\nMentor pursuit teams to elevate performance, accountability, and win rates.\nRepresent the company professionally in all internal and external engagements.\nSupport Lean principles, continuous improvement, and company values.\nPerform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational success.\nPreconstruction Leadership\nServe as executive sponsor for major Technology & Life Sciences pursuits.\nLead conceptual, program-level, schematic, design development, and GMP cost modeling for strategic opportunities.\nOversee development of reliable cost estimates including process systems, equipment, general conditions, materials, and labor.\nEstablish enterprise standards for self-perform pricing and subcontractor scope leveling and buyout.\nPrepare and oversee GC and fee strategies aligned with project complexity and risk profile.\nGuide development of proposals, scopes of work, and general conditions documentation.\nEstimating & Cost Strategy\nOversee development of schematic, design development, and GMP cost models across Technology & Life Sciences projects.\nEstablish enterprise standards for pricing process systems, equipment, general conditions, materials, and labor.\nDirect subcontractor bid analysis, scope leveling, and buyout strategies in coordination with regional teams.\nDevelop fee structures and risk-based contingency strategies aligned with project complexity.\nImplement structured cost risk analysis and scenario modeling to improve forecasting accuracy.\nLeverage historical data and market intelligence to support competitive positioning in all regions.\nPrepare and oversee cost models for schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.\nDevelop reliable cost estimates including equipment, general conditions, materials, and labor.\nPrice self-perform labor, material, and equipment using historic data and supplier input.\nOversee subcontractor bid analysis and buyout processes.\nPrepare and oversee GC & Fee calculations on all project types.\nTechnical & Operational Integration\nBridge owners, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.\nSupport regional offices in developing schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies for active or regulated facilities.\nEnsure alignment between front-end specifications, compliance requirements, scopes of work, and budgets.\nMaintain deep expertise in process systems, building systems, cleanroom environments, and regulatory compliance.\nPartner with Operations to review project performance and embed lessons learned into future pursuits.\nProject Execution Support\nEnsure disciplined transition from preconstruction to operations across all regions.\nProvide executive-level guidance on technical, commercial, and risk-related challenges during execution.\nSupport regional project teams in achieving owner objectives and company performance goals.\nDeploy specialized estimating or technical resources when necessary to support complex projects.\nLeadership, Culture & Organizational Contribution\nCollaborate cross-functionally with regional teams and executive leadership to ensure cohesive strategy and project execution.\nMentor and coach pursuit teams to elevate performance, accountability, and win rates.\nContribute actively to the Life Sciences and Business Development teams in support of shared growth goals.\nRepresent McGough professionally and consistently in all internal and external engagements.\nSupport and model Lean principles, continuous improvement, and the McGough Way.\nAttend project and company meetings and pursue ongoing professional development.\nPerform additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational success.\nOFFICE AND TRAVEL:\nOffice: Based in regional office.\nTravel: Attend regular business development meetings, make customer and project site visits as needed, overnight travel may be involved.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThe physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\nThis position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 or 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.\nThe role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.\n************************************************************************************************************************************************\nIn alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $178,100 to $237,400, 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.\nPlease 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. 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