Senior Expeditor - Construction (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management or a related field
7 years' experience in project expediting
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with clients, suppliers and colleagues
Superb organizational skills with strong attention to detail and negotiating skills to resolve problems
Ability to intuitively follow the logical flow of production and fabrication schedules and understanding the obligations involved with contracts and procurement
Must be team oriented with strong management skills and the ability to organize tasks and be self-motivated with little or no supervision
Expert knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software
Skills
Microsoft Office
Primavera
About the role
The Senior Expeditor is responsible for leading the expediting of deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.
Responsibilities
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Manage communication between the client, project team and suppliers to ensure timely completion of projects.
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Quality review the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract.
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Manage contract package requirements with the supplier’s production schedule to ensure project milestones are being met.
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Lead the project team to provide accurate and timely reports of project status.
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Quality review the expediting process to identify and elevate potential fabrication issues or shipment delays and direct a resolution or recovery plan.
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Consult with the supplier and the jobsite to coordinate deliveries and identify, report and resolve discrepancies.
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Quality review the final documentation to satisfy payment milestones and contract completion.
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Provide leadership, training, and instruction to other expeditors.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management or a related field, and 7 years’ experience in project expediting required.
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Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Superior written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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Expert knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
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Superb organizational skills with strong attention to detail and negotiating skills to resolve problems.
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The ability to intuitively follow the logical flow of production and fabrication schedules and understanding the obligations involved with contracts and procurement.
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Must be team oriented with strong management skills and the ability to organize tasks and be self-motivated with little or no supervision.
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About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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