Senior Project Manager / Pursuit Lead
GBA

Job: Senior Project Manager / Pursuit Lead
Location: Lenexa, KS
Build Your Future with I-Solutions
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Pursuit Lead to join our team and spearhead our effort to secure and deliver an alternative delivery infrastructure package for a high-end mixed-use revitalization project in Kansas City. This role combines preconstruction pursuit leadership with owner's representative project management, ensuring seamless coordination between our firm, ownership, the Kansas City metro, and our alternative delivery partners.

The ideal candidate will be well-connected in Kansas City's development ecosystem, with proven experience leading complex civic or mixed-use infrastructure projects and winning major pursuits.
What You'll Do

• Lead design-build pursuit strategy including proposal development, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ownership and Kansas City metro agencies.
• Build and manage relationships with city departments (Public Works, Water Services, Planning, Economic Development).
• Assemble and coordinate the design-build team (civil, structural, MEP, architecture, landscape).
• Manage pursuit schedule, budget, and resources from RFQ through award.
• Support contract negotiations and structure agreements with design and engineering partners.
• Transition into execution role post-award to manage delivery, phasing, and city-owner coordination.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10-20 years of experience in project management, preconstruction, or pursuit/capture management.
• Proven success in alternative delivery (Design-Build, CMAR), especially in civic or mixed-use redevelopment.
• Strong Kansas City network across public agencies, developers, and civic stakeholders.
• Familiarity with public financing tools (TIF, CID, GO Bonds).
• PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification preferred.

Key Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong business development acumen.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Skilled at balancing owner advocacy with technical oversight.
• Ability to align diverse stakeholders under a unified vision.

Why You'll Love Working Here
At I-Solutions, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, safety, and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

Join Our Team
If you're a motivated professional who takes pride in leading safe, high-quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with I-Solutions.

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

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