Project Director - Energy

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 currently seeking a Project Director to join our team as a member of our growing Design-Build energy focused South team. At McKinstry, it isour mission is to make every building we touch more efficient.Energy efficiency in any built environment is critical -not just to the bottom line of the owner, but to the well-being of the planet.We areunsurpassedand nationally recognized as a premier provider of energy-efficienttechnologies, integrating this expertise into our local design-build projects,creating high-performance buildings and innovative solutionsthat get the most for every dollar spent while producing an outcome that reduces overall operating costs.No matter what the challenge, we put all our talent and expertise into meeting it.

In this position, you will ensure continuity, quality, risk mitigation, and profitability through all cycles of a project to develop legacy client relationships that meet client needs and promote business opportunities. Starting in the sales cycle, acting as an ambassador and a technical advisor for the account executive and staying sticky acting as the primary point of contact through development and construction.

You're great at:

Project Management

You are the single point of accountability for developing and delivering high-quality solutions. You oversee all direct and indirect project-related activities during development and transition the project from development to implementation. You will negotiate customer contracts and minimize organizational risks around scope, schedule, budget, and margin goals. You will assist the project management team with high level support and continue to be the liaison to the client throughout the delivery of the project.

Communication

You serve as the primary point of contact with the customer and inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades. It's your responsibility to be a technical liaison and ensure that communications coming from the sales team and the development team are clear and being communicated to the client at a level they are comfortable with.

Business Development

You develop and maintain client relationships at a variety of levels, in addition to formulating business and sales strategies with the team to drive additional work with our customers. You will support the sales staff by helping to generate preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and other sales support and project development information. During the development and construction of the project, you will also be listening and developing other opportunities for that specific strategic client.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture or Facilities Management or equivalent field of study required. Fifteen (15) years of experience may substitute for education.
• Ten (10) years of engineering, construction, real estate, and/or facility services project management experience required. Experience may reduce this requirement.
• CEM, PE, LEED, CPM, DBIA, PMP professional designations preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint and CRM preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • All phases of developing complex owner direct design-build projects preferred.
  • Construction management and industry standards. Efficiency improvement measures preferred.
  • Customer business and financial models preferred.
  • Performance contracting preferred.
  • Design-Build contracting preferred.
  • Complex financing options, proformas, and utility incentive programs preferred
  • Contractual negotiations, procurement, and knowledge preferred.
  
  
  
  
• Highly comfortable speaking in front of others, creating and giving technical and sales presentations preferred.
• Must have a growth mindset.

PeopleFirst Benefits

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
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "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 $126,900 - $195,480 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.

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