Preconstruction Executive

McCownGordon Construction, LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCownGordon Construction, LLC is seeking a seasoned professional to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts. You will manage project strategy, client and design team relations, and value engineering input, driving cost strategies across complex projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of estimating/preconstruction processes and strong leadership to mentor junior staff and build capable teams. Work is conducted in an office setting with collaborative partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads project strategy, development, and execution of the preconstruction plan.
• Provides market or project team leadership and maintains preconstruction processes.
• Develops strategic trade partner relationships and cost strategies; coordinates staffing and communications.
• Mentors and trains associates; recruits talent and improves processes and technology.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Estimating knowledge

Preconstruction leadership

Estimating software

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

People love to work here, plain and simple. It’s easy to love your job when you’re surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.

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 adaptation 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

Our people make the difference. Each member of the McCownGordon team delivers on our core values of integrity, performance and relationships. Simply stated: We do what we say we will do when we say that we will do it. We put our clients’ needs ahead of all else. And, we continually strive to exceed your expectations.

At McCownGordon, our mission is to deliver the best building experience - for our clients, partners, team and community - during every step of the process. From evaluating the best use of a space or financing options during preconstruction, to overseeing the final installation of fixtures before the ribbon‑cutting, our team delivers on promises. McCownGordon works intentionally with a select group of recruiting partners who share our values and commitment to treating candidates with care and respect. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting firms. Any resumes submitted without an active, signed agreement in place will not be subject to recruiting fees or terms. Please e-mail [e-mail] to learn how you can become a trusted recruiting partner for McCownGordon. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)