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McCownGordon Construction · Onsite · Kansas City, MO - JP

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POSITION SUMMARY

Leads assigned self-perform scopes from preconstruction through closeout. Coordinates project planning and resources to support execution. Monitors productivity and financial performance to ensure successful project outcomes.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Self-Perform Leadership

  • Leads assigned self-perform project and field teams, establishing clear expectations for accountability, safety, quality, productivity, and professional conduct.
  • Coaches and develops Foremen, field leaders, and other associates assigned to self-perform work.
  • Delegates and coordinates work to build team capability while ensuring project deliverables are completed timely.
  • Provides regular feedback and supports performance, onboarding, and training activities for assigned associates.
  • Implements self-perform processes, standards, and initiatives established by the Senior Self-Perform Manager.

 

Self-Perform Operations

  • Leads day-to-day execution of assigned self-perform scopes from project startup through closeout.
  • Maintains project controls and documentation, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, production reports, as-builts, and meeting documentation.
  • Leads kickoff meetings, preinstallation meetings, and coordination meetings for self-perform work activities.
  • Develops and maintains manpower-loaded and look-ahead schedules, coordinating sequencing, phasing, staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow with project and field leadership.
  • Monitors progress, production, and labor performance against established plans and leads recovery planning when delays or performance issues occur.
  • Coordinates quality and safety requirements for assigned work and ensures identified issues are documented and corrected.
  • Escalates high-risk operational issues to the Senior Self-Perform Manager.

 

Preconstruction Coordination

  • Develops the self-perform project plan in alignment with the approved project strategy, schedule, and financial objectives.
  • Supports development and updates to the Project Financial Plan, ensuring self-perform assumptions, risks, production rates, and execution inputs are accurate and documented.
  • Participates in preconstruction planning, including quantity takeoffs, production analysis, pricing, and proposal development.
  • Develops self-perform scopes of work, labor budgets, manpower plans, procurement plans, and material requirements.
  • Reviews drawings, specifications, contracts, and project conditions to identify scope requirements, resource needs, and execution risks.
  • Coordinates project setup and implementation of documentation, systems, controls, and procurement activities before field execution.

 

Budget and Pricing Management

  • Reviews the financial performance with Senior Self-Preform Manager of assigned self-perform scopes, including budget setup, maintenance, forecasting, and cost accuracy.
  • Forecasts and reconciles labor, material, equipment, supplier, and subcontract costs on a regular basis.
  • Reviews production metrics, labor performance, and cost reports to ensure assigned work meets established financial expectations.
  • Leads corrective actions when cost, schedule, or productivity performance falls below plan.
  • Manages field work directives, change documentation, quantity tracking, and cost-recovery activities for assigned scopes.
  • Reviews contract requirements and self-perform scope obligations to identify risk and ensure compliance.
  • Escalates financial, contractual, or operational risks with broader implications to the Senior Self-Perform Manager.
  • Updates unit pricing, production rates, and cost history to support future estimating and planning.

 

Field Craft and Relationship Management

  • Builds and maintains working relationships with project teams, field leadership, craft associates, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicates project status, staffing requirements, production results, risks, and open issues clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinates craft staffing and workforce changes with the Field Craft Manager and Senior Self-Perform Manager.
  • Anticipates issues and collaborates with project and field teams to identify solutions.
  • Reinforces expectations for safety, quality, productivity, professionalism, and team performance.
  • Identifies training and development needs for field craft associates and coordinates development opportunities with self-perform and field leadership.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6+ years of demonstrated experience.
  • Proven capability leading projects from start up to close out.
  • Proven business acumen in understanding whole company perspective.
  • Proven success in coaching, mentoring, and leading teams.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project development strategies, resulting in revenue generation.  
  • Proficiency with MS Project, Bluebeam, SharePoint, pVault, and drawing management applications.   
  • Fundamental understanding of Procore.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic thinking and leading company-wide initiatives.

 

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

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