Construction Employer in Kansas City
Our people make the difference.
Who we are.
McCownGordon was founded in 1999 with the idea that the industry was ready for a different kind of construction company—one focused on the client first.
Instead of focusing solely on concrete and steel, founders Pat McCown and Brett Gordon set out to build a team of go-getters who believed in doing business transparently and who valued building long-term relationships.
From inception, it was their mission to ensure every employee embodied the core values of integrity, performance and relationships, and that those values wouldn’t just be words on walls. This culture underpins our approach to everything we do as a construction employer in Kansas City.
Our Goal For Your Project
To deliver the best building experience and enhance the journey for our associates, clients, partners and community.
Our People.
A friendly, hardworking and trustworthy team. Natural and evolving conversations. Engaging banter that begins with an idea and concludes with a solution. Combining hard work, enjoyment, and delivering excellence right from the beginning. Managing projects with a customer-focused lens. This culture in Kansas City has made McCownGordon a National Best Company to work for.
Our Values.
Integrity.
Honesty and accountability drive everything we do.
Trust becomes the bedrock of every interaction when you prioritize honesty and accountability. Clients expect it. And we don’t settle for anything less.
Performance.
We hire the best and align goals to deliver high-quality, original solutions.
Our best effort goes into every project. This translates to creative solutions and excellent work, delivered on time and in budget with the highest safety standards.
Relationships.
We listen, communicate and connect with openness and transparency.
We strive to cultivate an integrated team environment and offer you a construction process that stand above the others. We place the relationship first—which is why clients keep coming back.
Our Customer Experience Promise
Our Process
is straightforward and smooth.
Our People
are accessible and helpful.
100% Employee Owned.
Our team is proud to be 100% employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan designed to give associates beneficial ownership in the company.
The ESOP allows shared governance, shared responsibility and shared rewards; it fits with our entrepreneurial and empowered culture in Kansas City. For our clients, that means we’re deeply invested in every project because our success is tied to yours.
Diversity + EQUITY + Inclusion
When everyone’s at the table, we’re downright better. McCownGordon is committed to respect and inclusion for all associates. To deliver the best building experience and maintain our status as one of the best places to work in the nation, we strive to build a team of professionals with diverse perspectives and varying life experiences reflecting the communities we serve. This culture drives innovation, inspires leadership and gives back.
Community-focused at our core.
McCownGordon keeps philanthropy and stewardship at the forefront.
We believe community service is more than good stewardship; it’s a way to stay connected to the people who make up the communities we build. It’s a reflection of people who actively seek out opportunities to live beyond themselves. Selflessly. Genuinely. And with passion.
As a construction employer in Kansas City, McCownGordon devotes at least 10% of net profits to worthy causes like artistic endeavors and charitable events in the communities where we live and work. Our associates also commit their own time and energy to causes they care about.
When you love what you do, you find inspiration in everything.
You find pride in your work and know that giving anything less than “everything” isn’t an option. The right team doesn’t focus on challenges—it anticipates them.
Our culture across all of our offices embodies this spirit. We strive to reset the bar with every project and to create genuine, one-of-a-kind client experiences.
People love to work here,
plain and simple.
Join one of the best places to work in the nation.
We are proud to work here and have a great story to tell. We pride ourselves on embracing a culture that never stops improving and our ability to offer clients a distinctive experience. Interested in learning more about our career opportunities? Our team is growing and looking for the best associates to join our firm.
This is the life at McCownGordon. Engaging. Listening. Developing. Problem solving. Creating solutions to our clients’ challenges—every time.
We enjoy a good pat on the back.Â
McCownGordon believes in making the most of every project, every day.
We’ve been consistently recognized for this commitment. Not just for our excellence in construction, but for our dynamic workplace and team camaraderie.
Where we’re going.
Today, we’re just as focused on our people. McCownGordon ranks as a top-tier construction firm and is recognized as one of the best places to work at the local, regional and national levels.