Construction Manager - Data Center Innovations

McKinstry; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Job summary

McKinstry in Pasco, WA, seeks a Construction Manager to lead the Planning and execution of data center projects within the Data Center Innovations division. This role ensures safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery while achieving client satisfaction and organizational goals.

You will identify resources, coordinate with GC, architect, engineer, and owner, and manage project controls, team staffing, and documentation. A PE or CPM is preferred, OSHA 30 required, and 5–7 years of experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or comparable degree.
• Completion of OSHA 30 Class is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in project engineering or construction.
• Experience working for a General Contractor.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Project Manager (CPM), LEED, DBIA designations preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify required resources and develop project plans, schedules, and scopes of work to achieve project goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for project engineering staff during construction and transition activities between project phases.
• Communicate with the General Contractor, Architect, Engineer, Owner, and other stakeholders to support project execution.
• Define project responsibilities for management, engineering, and field staff, and coach team members to ensure accountability.
• Assist the business development team in responding to requests for proposal and bid processes.
• Assess site safety, implement actions to prevent injury, and ensure safety compliance for all on-site personnel.
• Assume financial responsibility for the project, including accurate, timely, and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Review and approve subcontractor billing, facilitate invoice payments, and prepare client and subcontractor change orders.
• Monitor, control, and report on the financial performance of projects, including cost issue logs and budgets.
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements and oversee the preparation and maintenance of project documentation such as submittals, O&M manuals, change order logs, RFI logs, and correspondence logs.
• Evaluate bid estimates, develop cost codes, establish budgets, and monitor field labor progress with Superintendents.
• Assess job cost impacts, submit and negotiate change orders, and ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment.
• Coach and mentor project team members.
• Develop project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, and other resources.
• Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures.
• Establish and lead associated meetings.
• Define individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.

Job description

• Construction Manager - Data Center Innovations

Construction Manager - Data Center Innovations

Project Management

WA - Pasco

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 seeking a Construction Manager to join our growing Data Center Innovations division in Pasco, WA. This position leads the planning and execution of construction projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budgetdelivery while achieving client satisfaction and organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Identify required resources and develop project plans, schedules, and scopes of work to achieve project goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for project engineering staff during construction and transition activities between project phases.
• Communicate with the General Contractor, Architect, Engineer, Owner, and other stakeholders to support project execution.
• Define project responsibilities for management, engineering, and field staff, and coach team members to ensure accountability.
• Assist the business development team in responding to requests for proposal and bid processes.
• Assess site safety, implement actions to prevent injury, and ensure safety compliance for all on-site personnel.

Project Controls

• Assume financial responsibility for the project, including accurate, timely, and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Review and approve subcontractor billing, facilitate invoice payments, and prepare client and subcontractor change orders.
• Monitor, control, and report on the financial performance of projects, including cost issue logs and budgets.
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements and oversee the preparation and maintenance of project documentation such as submittals, O&M manuals, change order logs, RFI logs, and correspondence logs.
• Evaluate bid estimates, develop cost codes, establish budgets, and monitor field labor progress with Superintendents.
• Assess job cost impacts, submit and negotiate change orders, and ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment.

Team Management

• Coach and mentor project team members.
• Develop project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, and other resources.
• Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures.
• Establish and lead associated meetings.
• Define individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Proficiency in all Senior Construction Project Engineer responsibilities.
• BA/BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Architecture, Facilities Management, or comparable degree required.
• Completion of OSHA 30 Class is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in project engineering or construction is required.
• Experience working for a General Contractor.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Project Manager (CPM), LEED, DBIA professional designations preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management 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 $93,600 - $147,060 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.