Preconstruction Executive

MGC02 McCownGordon Construction LLC

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Kansas City, MO - JP Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 19, 2025 Last posted November 19, 2025
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 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

About this role

Summary

Leads preconstruction projects, manages client relations, mentors staff, and develops strategies.

Job title

Preconstruction Executive

Experience level

11+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

estimatingpreconstruction processessoftwarecontract comprehension

Preferred skills

leadershipmentoringbusiness developmenttrade relationships

Specializations

estimatingpreconstructionproject managementcontract management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

Work arrangement unknown City