Mission Critical Program Manager/Market Lead

GBA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP and wellness initiatives

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

GBA Builders is seeking a Mission Critical Program Manager/Market Lead in Lenexa, KS. You will serve as the senior client liaison, lead multiple project teams, and own financial outcomes for complex data center programs.

You will oversee scheduling, cost control, and quality, while guiding staffing, safety, and risk management. Travel to field sites and collaboration with design teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supervising staff with increasing responsibility.
• Previous experience in AEC industry preferred.
• Experience with Mission Critical data center projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior point of contact for clients and guide project teams.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
• Monitor financials, revenue forecasting, and pay applications for subcontractors.
• Oversee scheduling and design team partnerships for timely coordination and contract compliance.
• Oversee direct report performance and staffing needs.
• Conduct job site visits to assess safety, schedule, and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with business development to identify new opportunities and forecast budgets.
• Prepare technical proposals with estimating and marketing teams.
• Review contracts, identify scope gaps, and ensure shared understanding of requirements.
• Ensure records, closeout, and warranty processes align with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project scheduling

Financial reporting

Negotiation

Time management

Team leadership

Communication

OSHA-30

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ construction management

12+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job: Mission Critical Program Manager/Market Lead

Location: Lenexa, KS

Build Your Future with GBA Builders

At GBA Builders, we bring vision to life through collaboration, craftsmanship, and commitment. Our teams are driven by a shared passion for delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient projects that make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

The Mission Critical Program Manager/Market Lead l is a construction operations leader responsible for managing multiple project teams and accountable for all financial and risk outcomes. This position works in conjunction with their field team to ensure the contract requirements are being met for each project. Responsibilities also include client management, pursuits, schedule, budget management, staff development, quality control, and safety. Experience with Mission Critical data center projects is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients to ensure alignment and resolution of high-level concerns while guiding project teams, communicating consistently, coordinating tasks proactively, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring achievement of cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
• Monitor project financials, including revenue forecasting, review of monthly earnings reports, cost control, profitability, and pay application processing, ensuring timely and accurate review of subcontractor and supplier billings and maintaining positive project cash flow.
• Oversee project scheduling and design team partnerships to ensure timely coordination, scope alignment, and contract compliance, while monitoring performance against the target schedule, implementing corrective actions as needed, and coordinating commissioning and qualification schedule requirements.
• Oversee direct report performance and workload, collaborating with senior leadership to assess staffing needs and allocate resources effectively.
• Conduct job site visits to assess safety, schedule, and quality compliance while managing risks related to contract scope, budget, partners, and internal resources.
• Collaborate with business development team to identify new client and project opportunities, maintain strong client relationships to support repeat work with legacy accounts, and contribute to forecasting future annual budgets.
• Partner with estimating and marketing teams to prepare technical proposals, conduct site visits, develop pricing and staffing plans, solicit subcontractor pricing, and participate in owner negotiations.
• Review and interpret contract documents, identify scope gaps, submit RFIs to clients/design teams, and ensure all parties have a shared understanding of project requirements.
• Ensure project teams maintain organized records and complete closeout and warranty processes in alignment with company standards and client expectations.
• Travel to and from job sites as needed to support field operations.
• Operating a motor vehicle on behalf of the company as an essential function of the role.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field AND 12+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience directly or indirectly supervising staff with increasing responsibility.
• Previous experience in AEC (architectural, engineering, construction) industry preferred.
• Previous experience with Mission Critical data center projects is strongly preferred.
• Detailed understanding of project accounting and P&L statements.
• Strong experience in project scheduling.
• Estimating and buy out experience.
• Proven experience with clients as a lead point of contact.
• OSHA-30 certification required.
• Exceptional listening, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead complex discussions and drive informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to be a leader and team player.
• Deep understanding of contract terms and financial reporting, with proven ability to negotiate.
• Highly self-motivated with exceptional time management and delegation skills to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with strong overall computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Ability to bring a client network to the organization that could facilitate future projects.
• Collaborative approach to working with superintendents, PM’s, architects, engineers, and corporate services teams.
• Anticipates emotional dynamics in teams and adapts communication style to maintain collaboration and trust.
• Models emotionally intelligent behavior and mentors others in managing interpersonal challenges and team morale.
• Actively participates in Immersive EQ program to improve lowest domain.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to use required safety equipment and PPE
• Ability to work in environments with noise levels typical of construction job sites

Travel

• Some travel may be required on an as‑needed basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GBA Builders, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, safety, and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.