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Our Culture

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Our people make the difference.

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Who we are.

McCownGordon was founded in 1999 with the idea that the industry was ready for a different kind of construction company. One whose culture in manufacturing design and construction focused on the client first.

Instead of focusing solely on concrete and steel, founders Pat McCown and Brett Gordon set out to build a vital culture in manufacturing design and construction, where a team of go-getters believes in doing business transparently and values building long-term relationships.

From inception, it was their mission to ensure every employee embodied theses core values: integrity, performance and relationships. They didn’t want those values to be slogans posted to the walls. These values would underpin their company’s approach to everything they do.

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Our Goal For Your Project

To deliver the best project experience and enhance the beneficial culture in manufacturing design and construction for our associates, clients, partners and community.

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Our People.

A friendly, hardworking, trustworthy team. Conversations that evolve effortlessly. Banter—back and forth that starts with an idea and ends with a solution. Out team knows how to work hard, have fun, and deliver your vision right from the start. That comes through managing projects with a customer-focused lens. It’s the way of life around here.

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Our Values.

Integrity.

Honesty and accountability drive everything we do.

By prioritizing honesty and accountability, trust becomes the bedrock for every interaction. Clients expect it. And we demand it of ourselves.

Performance.

We hire the best in manufacturing design and construction, aligning goals to deliver superior-quality, original solutions.

We perform our best on every project. This translates to creative solutions and quality work on your project, delivered on time and on budget in accordance with the highest safety standards.

Relationships.

Our culture in manufacturing design and construction means we listen, communicate and connect with openness and transparency.

McCownGordon strives to build an integrated environment, offering you a manufacturing design and construction process unlike any other. We place each relationship first. It’s why clients return for future projects.

McCownGordon’s Customer Experience Promise

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Our People

are accessible and helpful.

Our Relationships

are genuine and long lasting.

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 culture in manufacturing design and construction. We seek to empower associates and distill an entrepreneurial mindset. For our clients, this means we’re deeply invested in every project because our success is tied directly to yours.

100% Employee Owned
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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 mission to create a diverse and inclusive culture in manufacturing design and construction drives innovation, inspires leadership and gives back.

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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 McCownGordon builds. It’s part of our culture in manufacturing design and construction, helping people seek out opportunities to live beyond themselves. Selflessly. Genuinely. And with passion.

McCownGordon allocates a minimum of 10% of net profits to meaningful endeavors such as supporting artistic initiatives and charitable events within the communities where we live and work. Additionally, our associates contribute their personal time and efforts to causes they are passionate about.

McCownGordon associates helping with the organization Whole Person.
McCownGordon associates helping with the organization Whole Person.
McCownGordon supports AHA Kansas City through Go Red initiatives throughout the month of February.
McCownGordon supports AHA Kansas City through Go Red initiatives throughout the month of February.
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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 in manufacturing design and construction embodies this spirit. We strive to reset the bar with every project, and to create genuine, one-of-a-kind client experiences.

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People love to work here,
plain and simple.

Join one of the best places to work.

We take pride in our work environment and have a great narrative to share. We work hard every day to foster a culture of continuous improvement, allowing us to provide clients with a unique experience. Curious about exploring our career options? As our team expands, we seek top-notch associates to join our thriving firm.

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This is the life at McCownGordon. Engaging. Listening. Developing. Problem solving. Creating solutions to our clients’ challenges, every time.

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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.