Kc Downer

About Kc Downer

As an Executive Level Construction Project Manager with over 17 years of experience in commercial facility management and design-build general contracting, I have successfully managed multi-million dollar portfolios across 13 states. My passion for operational and process improvement has led to streamlined project delivery, significant cost-savings, and innovative win-win solutions for clients and stakeholders alike.Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in every project I undertake. My expertise in managing complex construction initiatives, coupled with my keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement, has consistently delivered outstanding results for clients. I pride myself on being a trusted partner and empathetic leader, dedicated to driving progress and creating lasting value in the commercial construction industry.Some Key Achievements Include: Expertly managed 8 teams across 3 silos, including 15 head stakeholders and 750 total team members, collaborating with diverse project site teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders such as the CEO, CFO, CMO, & regional VPs, properly segmenting teams to their expertise in order to ensure optimal outcomes and successful project delivery across manufacturing, production, and regulatory compliance Oversaw $285M in capital expenditure projects, including the successful completion of 5 production facilities, 4 haz-mat labs, and 19 retail locations totaling $253M, effectively communicating projects’ overarching vision to obtain stakeholder buy-in and on-time completion Spearheaded the implementation of cloud technology, replacing outdated home servers and improving transparency for field agents, resulting in streamlined data management, shared documents, increased productivity, faster decision-making, improved collaboration, leading to expedited project timelines Pioneered the development of 3 Project Managers and 7 new Field Superintendent positions, securing team buy-in, implementing training and development leading to accurate and precise project execution, achieving efficient remote project management, creating sustainable framework for future projects, increased productivity, and generating cost savingsI\'d love to connect with other industry leaders. Feel free to connect with me through this profile if you\'d like to network together.

Experience

1. Preconstruction Relationship Manager

   Mosaic Construction, Llc

   May 2025 — Present · Northbrook, IL, US

   Act as the primary liaison between owners, developers, architects, and internal estimating/construction teams during the preconstruction phase.• Led the discovery and relationship-building process with new and existing clients to understand project goals, constraints, and success metrics.• Coordinated and oversaw preconstruction services including design development support, budgeting, cost estimating, and value engineering recommendations.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Facilities Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Contract Management
• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Operations Management
• Management
• Team Building
• New Business Development
• Construction Management
• Budgets
• Sales Management
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Construction