Construction Account Manager (Springfield, MO)

Gordian is the world leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services covering all phases of the building lifecycle. Established as a pioneer in Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian offers proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence Solutions that support clients through every stage from planning and design to procurement, construction, and operations. As a part of Fortive Corporation, a global industrial technology innovator with over 26,000 employees worldwide, Gordian leverages advanced technology and comprehensive data to maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings, and improve building quality. Gordian stands out by providing tailored solutions that empower federal, state, and local government entities, including schools, hospitals, and higher education institutions, to meet their construction procurement and project delivery goals with ease and reliability.

The Account Manager role at Gordian is a crucial position focused on supporting the company’s clients by applying deep construction knowledge and professional expertise. This full-time role requires professionals who can utilize Gordian’s innovative data and software solutions to ensure clients achieve their project procurement objectives effectively through Job Order Contracting. Account Managers are primarily responsible for delivering comprehensive client support, providing product training, and managing services related to construction procurement within a designated geographic area.

Job Order Contracting is a unique procurement method and construction process designed to help clients streamline their projects by enhancing operational efficiencies, controlling costs, and improving overall construction quality. The Account Manager will serve as a key resource in this process by managing project schedules, assisting in project scoping and proposal reviews, ensuring contract compliance, and overseeing construction execution. The role demands a strong ability to interpret construction plans and specifications, conduct detailed price proposal reviews, and create and validate construction line item proposals.

Account Managers are also responsible for training contractors in Gordian software and client procedures, as well as supporting bid processes to ensure smooth project implementation. In this role, clear and effective communication with both clients and internal teams is essential to maintain project timelines and budgets. The position requires individuals who are client-obsessed with a goal-driven mindset, excellent interpersonal and team-building skills, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to generate custom tracking documents and reports are also necessary competencies.

Gordian emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity employment, aligned with Fortive’s values and commitment to continuous innovation and growth. This position offers a competitive salary range from $76,700 to $128,100, along with eligibility for a performance bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options, health savings accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The role demands regular travel, estimated at 50 to 70 percent, within the assigned geographic territory to effectively manage client relationships and project execution.

Joining Gordian means becoming part of a forward-thinking company committed to advancing the construction industry through technology and reliable data services. The Account Manager will contribute to helping government and institutional clients navigate complex procurement and construction challenges, ultimately enabling them to deliver high-quality projects efficiently and cost-effectively. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related fields who thrive in dynamic environments and aim to make a substantive impact on clients’ operational success and infrastructure development.