Building Consulting Lead Project Manager

McKinstry Co; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry Co is seeking a Lead Project Manager to enhance their Technical Services team in Seattle, WA. The position involves leading a team to improve building efficiency and sustainability while engaging in strategic consulting. Candidates should possess leadership experience and a relevant degree, along with strong project management skills. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this role aims at fostering a lasting impact on the built environment.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Environmental Science, or Energy or equivalent work experience.
• Prior people management experience is required.
• Understanding of basic design principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a highly technical, client-facing delivery team.
• Responsible for project budgeting, scoping, and savings strategies.
• Lead a team, support planning, and ensure effective project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Understanding of Building Efficiency

Education

Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Environmental Science or Energy degree

Job description

Building Consulting, Project Management

WA - Seattle

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Lead Project Managerto join our growingTechnical Servicesteam in Seattle, WA.

McKinstry has a unique perspective on the life of a building, andour Technical Services suite of owner-direct offeringsassists clients in making the best decisions to improve the efficiency, comfort, sustainability, and lifespan of their building.

The WW Technical Services team provides technical and strategic consulting services to make every building we touch more efficient. Our highly diverse group touches buildings of all kinds, from schools to hospitals to downtown high rises, with the intent to drive efficiency and optimization in every aspect of operations.

In this role, you will manage and grow a highly technical, client facing delivery team within our technical services group. This is an opportunity to bring your creativity, innovation, and drive for organizational impact as we align individuals within this team to deliver high impact consulting, and drive evolution of our energy management services under your leadership.

Team and Project Management
You will be responsible for supporting the alignment of our offering and delivery teams as they evolve. Collaboration will be key between local and enterprise-wide stakeholders to set and deliver this vision. Your planning skills will support tactical development ofresource plans for your team, equipmentrequirements,set milestones and support delivery of projects with excellence. Also, you will play an integral role in project budgeting, scoping, and savings strategies to maximize client impactwhile reducing risk. Lastly, you will ensure effective project delivery by your team. Your team will be the technical delivery experts optimizing the build environment for our Active Energy Management, MBCx, performance audits and analysis offerings.

People Management
You will be leading a team of individual contributors, and are responsible for resource planning, career support, reviews, and project support as needed. Prior people management is required for this role. We will look to you to collaborate with individuals on your team and partner with other team managers developingproject staffing plans, drive utilization targets, and support recruiting and team growth.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Environmental Science or Energy degree or equivalent work in the built-environment experience
• Prior people management experienceisrequired
• Able toanalyzeprojectfinancials
• Assist withclientinteractions
• Review andimproveprocess andprocedures
• Prior people management experienceishighlydesired
• Understanding of building efficiency
• Understanding of basic design principles and standards
• Understanding of data analytics in thebuilt environment
• Ability to analyze utility data
• Knowledge of building HVAC mechanical systems, BAS systems, andenergy analysis
• PE license is preferred.BCxACCP,ACGCxA, ASHRAEBCxPcertification is preferred. CEM is preferred

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $92,520 - $152,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.