Burns & McDonnell
Construction Director - Self Perform - Transmission %26 Substation
9400 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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The Construction Director for the Self-Perform Substation construction group is responsible for the managerial leadership and direction of Construction/Design-Build strategic business initiatives, client strategy and development and large team project management. The Construction Director will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.
- Responsible for determining pricing, cost tracking, preliminary execution planning, and cost and definition development for projects, including developing and implementing a system for reporting back actual pricing and labor productivities on active projects to influence ongoing estimate efforts.
- Direct involvement in commercial negotiations across major and strategic pursuits.
- Direct the coordination between Business Line Managers and Director of US Sales.
- Provide leadership between CDB Pre-Construction Execution, Burns & McDonnell Constructors, AZCO, and subcontractors to safely reduce installation rates, advance efficient execution, and continuously improve competitive offerings for business lines.
- Provide leadership to the pursuits team; direct early project development and pursuit efforts ensuring effective utilization of staff.
- Direct initiatives for Objectives and Key Results for business strategic goals across the Global Practice, including regional offices.
- Provide leadership, development and guidance to the regional offices for EPC and major project pursuits.
- Review, implement, and achieve business plans across the Global Practice, including regional offices.
- Provide direction on business development efforts in the identification and vetting of prospective projects and clients.
- Liaise between regional offices and applicable corporate initiatives.
- Promote and manage internal relationships to establish guidelines and executable plans for conducting business.
- Direct preparation and implementation of pursuit development plans to support and develop identified strategies for furthering the development of the business.
- Provide senior-level technical expertise, input, and evaluation on projects across the Global Practice.
- Provide industry expertise with respect to the competition.
- Achieve established targets and standards to meet financial performance.
- Present monthly financial information to leadership including sales and revenue forecasts.