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Assistant Construction Manager - Global Facilities (Kansas City, MO)

Burns & McDonnell
full-time
Kansas City, MO
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

Description The Assistant Construction Manager plays a crucial role in the success of our Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects. This position is an opportunity to develop into a future leader at Burns & McDonnell by day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute EPC projects, construction management, and program management ventures. This position has the ability to work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Site Management

  • Perform constructability reviews during the engineering and design phases to optimize project safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

  • Collaborate with the project management team to develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, including plans for quality, safety, and subcontracting.

  • Partner with superintendents and site managers to ensure subcontractor compliance with contract documents, safety, quality, and schedule.

  • Manage the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping, and closeout processes.

  • Facilitate the material receiving and management process, including inventory control and storage.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Coordinate closely with internal and external design teams to review engineering documents, resolve technical issues, and ensure seamless transition from design to field execution.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for project items.

  • Work with the field operations and craft HR teams to ensure projects are staffed appropriately.

  • Uphold company safety programs and collaborate with the project team to manage the safety performance of all site personnel.

Project Controls & Financial Management

  • Manage project cost reporting, scheduling, and cash flows, reporting status to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Estimate and forecast craft install unit rates and production to ensure project metrics are met.

  • Administer the prime contract and subcontracts, including RFIs, submittals, and change management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required.

  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).

  • Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

  • Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.

  • A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

  • Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Field Construction Management

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 262378

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CDB

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Kansas City, MO

Categories

FacilitiesCivil / SiteProject Management

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