Employee Ownership
Employee Ownership
We’ve 100% owned this place since 1986.
That means we approach every project with the heart and dedication of an owner. For the next day’s problem or the next decade’s vision, we work harder and smarter to consult, plan, design, build and deliver.
What exactly is employee ownership?
Ownership can take many forms, but among all the options our structure stands out. That's because we're invested in full. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we own 100% of our company — that's right, it's all ours — and that means we're not beholden to a distant or disconnected majority shareholder. From frontline workers in the field to executives in the C-suite, we're the ones who decide how we operate, and — as owners ourselves — we're viscerally aware of the challenges and opportunities our clients face. We're always in it for you, and for one another.
Working With an Owner
What does working with an owner feel like to clients? We hope it feels extremely satisfying. Engaged workers with a stake in a company’s financial success translate to superior performance.
Familiar Faces
Get used to seeing familiar faces, as people in employee-owned companies stick around longer and share more institutional knowledge.
Problem-Solving
Each one of us is empowered to problem-solve and make informed decisions quickly — and we’re accountable for the success of those solutions.
Lasting Partnerships
Relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants and other partners are deep and lasting. We’re in it for as long as you need.
The Energy Surrounding Ownership Culture Is Special
A Common Connection
Get to know our employee-owners.
We’re engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists and more. What do we all have in common? We care about each other, our clients and a job well done — to the benefit of our communities and the world.
How many construction folks can say they work for a company they have ownership in? When a client tells you that the quality of work you are doing for them is like you are doing it for yourself, you know your pride in ownership is showing through.
Dewey Cook
Site Manager
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Kansas City Business Journal: Even after 35 years, Burns & McDonnell continues to benefit from ESOP status