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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 currently seeking a Building Operations Consultant to join McKinstry as a member of our growing PNW Technical Services team. McKinstry supports clients and their facilities throughout the life of a building; the Technical Service team specifically focuses on the optimization and energy efficiency of existing buildings with a uniquely technical consultative approach. We work directly with owners to help them make effective decisions that improve the efficiency, comfort for occupants and lifespan of their buildings.
In this role, you will be a front-line project lead on high impact energy and facility optimization consulting projects, owning delivery and client relationships to deliver outcome oriented solutions. You will leverage your experience in problem solving, systems analysis, data analysis and communication to drive sustainability and efficiency for schools, university campuses, hospitals, data centers and other facilities.
Communication and collaboration are a large part of this role as well, frequently requiring that you partner with other McKinstry teams to deliver effective results while managing client expectations, as well as coordinate multiple stakeholders within a client organization as needed. You will be responsible for making technical recommendations, building actionable reports and presenting them to clients, and assisting the client with recommendation implementation based on the project scope, and backchecking/implementation quality control. As a project leader, you will engage with other junior engineers to support analysis, providing guidance, mentorship and technical leadership. You will be directly responsible for key projects across Western WA, driving technical solutions and optimization in buildings at large institutional clients. This is an opportunity to make a big impact in the community!
If you are passionate about driving sustainability in the built environment and want to make an impact with your technical expertise, this role may be the one for you. We are excited to hear from you in the hopes to bring you on not only as a steward of McKinstry but an invaluable member of our team.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:
- Education: BA/BS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or equivalent field of study or equivalent work experience required. A master’s degree or higher is a bonus.
- Demonstrated proficiency as an energy engineer: CEM, PE, or BEAP preferred.
- Seven years of experience in energy efficiency with a minimum of 3 years of relevant building energy analysis experience.
- 3+ years experience with project management and client consulting including sustainability planning, capital planning preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communications experience in authoring reports on your findings and presenting to clients who may include parents, school boards, and corporate sustainability executive leadership.
- Exceptional project management skills to organize and prioritize tasks while juggling multiple deliverables/timelines.
- Passion for sustainability and energy conservation in the built environment.
- Creative, problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and a consultative approach.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and control systems such as Siemens, JCI, ATS, and others.
- Energy Management and Sustainability Professional designations are a plus (CEM, BOC)
- Working knowledge of issue management systems such as BIM360 and CxAlloy preferred.
- Proven understanding of building energy/mechanical systems.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Suite skills including Project, Excel, and Word.
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 $84,060 - $136,400 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.