Provides market and project leadership. Takes ownership of vertical market or large complex individual projects and team leadership. Responsible for day-to-day coordination with operations and assisting or leading the preconstruction process.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preconstruction Management
- Leads project strategy, development, and execution of PFP plan throughout the preconstruction process.
- Comprehends contract and contract terms.
- Ensures effective conceptual estimating by team.
Preconstruction Leadership
- Provides market or project team leadership.
- Leads client and design team management and relationship development.
- Maintains and monitors preconstruction process.
Estimating & Project Development
- Develops strategic trade partner relationships.
- Conducts vertical market analysis and development of expertise.
- Manages and provides input into value engineering and development of cost strategies.
- Coordinates team staffing and communication of needs and capacity.
- Coordinates estimate reviews.
- Networks actively within the community and generates leads.
- Assists or leads opportunity development.
- Assists in pursuit process and strategy development.
Business Unit Responsibility
- Mentors and trains new and tenured associates.
- Recruits talent for the department and ensures appropriate staffing.
- Improves processes and technology.
- Responsible for use and adaption to McCownGordon processes and procedures.
- Communicates regularly with associates regarding expectations, goals, and performance review and regular feedback through the year.
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
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.







