Corporate Development Associate

Join a fast-growing Kansas City firm as a Corporate Development Associate role where you get hands‑on deal experience across M&A, private capital and venture investing with the chance to shape your own career in a capital‑rich, deal‑driven environment.

• Growth opportunity:
  Carve your own path in corporate M&A, Project Finance or PE/VC investing at a rapidly growing construction firm
• Blended Strategic Finance:
  Hands‑on experience across corporate development, venture investing and private capital deployment, including a $150M fund and tech‑focused venture investments
• Strong Comp & Benefits:
  Competitive base salary with significant bonus opportunity and top‑tier ESOP plan
• Strong Modeling & Transaction
  
  Skills:
  
  Must excel at financial modeling with solid underwriting and transaction execution capabilities, critical for driving M&A and private investment deals.
• Investment Banking or Corp. Dev.
  
  Experience:
  
  1-3 years in investment banking or corporate development to ensure fluency with deal processes and financial diligence.
• Proactive & Hungry Attitude:
  Self‑starter who takes ownership and works independently in a fast‑paced, lean team environment with executive exposure to push deals and investments forward.
• Corporate M&A and Transaction Execution:
  Play key role in underwriting, diligence, and execution of M&A deals, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to close transactions efficiently.
• Private Equity and Venture Capital Support:
  Manage private investment activities including PE fund participation and VC investments in construction tech, providing financial oversight and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
• Financial Modeling and Analysis:
  Develop and maintain advanced financial models such as LBO and DCF to underpin deal underwriting, investment thesis validation, and scenario planning.
• Strategic Opportunity Assessment:
  Assess new M&A and private investment prospects, preparing detailed presentations and recommendations to support executive decision‑making.