SCOTT MCGEE
Kansas City Metro
Summary
Results-oriented Licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in team leadership, schedule management, and process development. Expertise includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets and overseeing 600+ commercial retail projects under challenging market conditions. Proven skills in negotiation and relationship building enhance operational growth and client satisfaction. Strong communicator with a focus on delivering effective community presentations and fostering employee retention.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Site Development & Construction
Maverik, LC
Des Moines
03.2012 - Current
- Transitioned focus from architecture and construction leadership to site development phase post-acquisition of Kum & Go.
- Implemented capital management software, reducing project timelines from 18 months to 8-12 months.
- Managed annual new store capital expenditures of $200 million while coaching a team of 12 professionals.
- Oversaw projects across two-thirds of U.S., from Michigan to Texas, including high-flow diesel components.
- Integrated development criteria and processes, improving project execution efficiency.
- Directed cost evaluation initiatives, achieving $500,000 savings per project while maintaining quality standards.
- Established relationships with construction teams and strengthened vendor partnerships, achieving $1.5 million annual cost reduction.
- Developed new marketplace prototype focusing on fresh food and modern aesthetics for urban environments.
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Ozark Civil Engineering, Inc.
Overland Park
12.1999 - 03.2012
- Oversaw profit and loss management, ensuring sustainable financial health and operational efficiency.
- Achieved over $1 million in office receivables through effective management.
- Directed office operations, enhancing team capability through strategic hiring, coaching, and compensation development.
- Managed project entitlements and design for multiple Midwest projects, including distribution centers, industrial production facilities, and hotels.
- Acted as primary liaison for Lowe’s Corporation to enhance collaboration.
- Acted as primary contact for Lowe's Corporation to facilitate communication and cooperation.
- Prepared monthly invoices and managed reimbursable expenses for sub-consultants.
- Conducted community presentations to planning commissions for zoning approvals.
REGIONAL DESIGN MANAGER (Western U.S.)
AIG Baker Shopping Center Properties, LLC
Shawnee
02.1998 - 12.1999
- Spearheaded development of regional commercial shopping centers in Western United States.
- Coordinated consulting engineering firms for budget creation and quality control of construction documents, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Tracked project timelines to guarantee timely completion of milestones and adherence to schedules.
ENGINEERING MANAGER (SITE DEVELOPER MANAGER)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville
02.1993 - 02.1998
- Selected civil consultants and professional subconsultants for entitlement and development of new stores, including Sam's Club, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Conducted quality control assessments to improve customer experience and maintain project schedules.
- Evaluated site costs for approximately 25 stores opening annually, analyzing financial viability of 50 sites each year.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Site development expertise
- Land development
- Land planning
- Real estate design
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Owner representation
- Client negotiation
- Capital management
- Profit and loss oversight
- Vendor management skills
- Team leadership
- Mentorship
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking skills
Continuing Education
Ongoing
Technical Acumen
- Microsoft Office applications – Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- MS Project
- Projectmates – Capital Management Software
- Adobe
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD
- PondPack
- HydroCAD
Certification
- Gallup CliftonStrengths, 1. Maximizer 2. Discipline 3. Strategic 4. Relator 5. Analytical
- NACS Financial Leadership Program at The Wharton School
- Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), not active
- Professional Engineering (PE) License, KS, AR, MO, NE
Education Credentials
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Qualifications Summary
Client-driven, highly analytical, and accomplished licensed professional engineer, offering more than 30 years of background and expertise in team leadership, schedule management, critical thinking, process driven, process development, entitlement expert, community presentations, multi-million-dollar budget management and store program management with over 600 commercial retail projects throughout volatile market conditions across the United States. Successful in handling commercial retail development for several Fortune 500 companies, such as Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Target, Kohl’s, and McDonald's. My latest milestone was in department creation, development, and management with large private-held convenience store for rapid expansion growth across 14 states. Possess extensive development industry experience, with special expertise in commercial real estate, personnel development, and operational growth. Effective negotiator and consultant; capable of building solid relationships with key stakeholders and clients and known for extensive customer relation and employee retention skills. Articulate and personable communicator, with well-defined leadership skills and powerful communication and problem-solving aptitude.
Timeline
Director of Site Development & Construction
Maverik, LC
03.2012 - Current
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Ozark Civil Engineering, Inc.
12.1999 - 03.2012
REGIONAL DESIGN MANAGER (Western U.S.)
AIG Baker Shopping Center Properties, LLC
02.1998 - 12.1999
ENGINEERING MANAGER (SITE DEVELOPER MANAGER)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
02.1993 - 02.1998
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Kansas