Estimating Executive

MGC02 McCownGordon Construction LLC

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Kansas City, MO - JP Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
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.

 

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

About this role

Summary

Lead and manage project estimates, develop trade relationships, and mentor associates in construction estimating.

Job title

Estimating Executive

Experience level

11+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO - JP, onsite work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

estimatingpreconstructionsoftwarecost developmentteam leadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

estimatingpreconstructioncost strategiestrade partner managementproject leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

On-site City