Estimating Executive

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Kansas City, MO, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Professional Services • Design
The Role
Lead estimating and preconstruction for large, complex projects. Own project estimates, implement PFP plans, coordinate trade partners and internal teams, develop cost strategies, select trade partners, mentor staff, and support recruiting and preconstruction processes.
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POSITION SUMMARY

Provides estimate Leadership. Takes ownership of project estimates for critical or large, complex projects. Responsible for PFP implementation into project, coordinating all project costs between Trade Partner and across McCownGordon (Operations, Building Performance Solutions, Risk, etc.).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating Management

  • Executes project and PFP strategy

  • Coordinates team staffing and communication of project needs and capacity.

  • Executes project estimating for a successful project.

  • Ensures execution of PFP plan throughout the preconstruction process.

Estimating Leadership

  • Develops strategic trade partner relationships.

  • Conducts vertical market analysis and development of expertise.

  • Manages and provides input into cost options and development of cost strategies.

  • Responsible for trade partner selection and approval.

Preconstruction

  • Provides market or project team leadership.

  • Comprehends contract and contract terms.

  • Ensures effective conceptual estimating by team.

  • Maintains and monitors preconstruction process.

Business Unit Responsibility

  • Mentors and trains new and tenured associates.

  • Leads team through Risk Management issues and concerns.

  • Recruits talent for the department and ensures appropriate staffing.

  • Ensures use and adaption to McCownGordon processes and procedures.

  • Implements department or market initiatives.

  • Communicates regularly with associates regarding expectations, goals, and performance during Career Conversations and regular feedback through the year.

  • Assists in pursuit process and strategy development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • 11+ years’ experience in Estimating or Preconstruction.

  • Proven track record of training, leading and mentoring associates.

  • Extensive knowledge of estimating and preconstruction processes and software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment.

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
  • 11+ years' experience in Estimating or Preconstruction
  • Proven track record of training, leading, and mentoring associates
  • Extensive knowledge of estimating and preconstruction processes and software
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The Company
600 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

McCownGordon Construction is a 100% employee-owned construction management and general contracting company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with offices in Missouri, Kansas, and Texas. It delivers collaborative construction solutions through construction management, design-build, sustainable construction, preconstruction, general contracting, and related technical services, serving multiple market sectors. The company also provides manufacturing design and construction solutions, including process and packaging engineering and line design.

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