Energy Project Director

The Opportunity with McKinstry

• Project Management
• Single point of accountability for developing and delivering high quality solutions to customers.
• Work with clients and development staff to develop technical, high value solutions that solve our client’s needs.
• Oversee all direct and indirect project-related activities during development.
• Career transition project from development to implementation, to Maintenance & Verification and Operations.
• Negotiate customer contracts and minimize organizational risks around scope, schedule, budget, and margin goals.
• Document and resolve customer service support and billing issues.
• Prepare and lead all project financial reviews and reporting. Manage project cash flow including any outstanding AR with customer.
• Reinforce use of organizational best in class Engineering and Project Management tools and techniques.
• Responsible for deploying Safety awareness and deliverables throughout the project life cycle.
• Communication
• Serve as primary point of contact with customer.
• Inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades.
• Direct customer requests for product functionality enhancements to the appropriate people.
• Make presentations to a variety of audiences, act as technical subject matter expert.
• Report on financial status of project to stakeholders.
• Business Development
• Develop and maintain client relationships at a variety of levels.
• Develop and define and document project strategies, goals and objectives.
• Formulate business and sales strategy with team to drive additional work with our customers.
• Support sales staff by generating preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and other sales support and project development information and materials.
• Maintain relationships with building owners, contractors, consultants and vendors within the industry.
• Mitigate risk on behalf of the company.
• Team Management
• Coach and develop members of project team.
• Form and lead successful project teams.
• Mentor assigned project staff.
• Manage cross functional teams.
• Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's/Associate's 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.
• CEM, PE, LEED, CPM professional designations preferred.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint and CRM preferred.
• Knowledge of:
• All phases of developing complex client direct operations & maintenance solutions preferred.
• Construction management, energy modeling calculations, and industry standard efficiency improvement measures preferred.
• Customer business and financial models preferred.
• Performance contracting preferred.
• Complex financing options, proformas, and utility incentive programs preferred.
• Contractual negotiations, procurement, and knowledge preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

• 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
• 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

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $141,570 - $219,510 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.

About the Role

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate's 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.
• CEM, PE, LEED, CPM professional designations preferred.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint and CRM preferred.
• Knowledge of:
• All phases of developing complex client direct operations & maintenance solutions preferred.
• Construction management, energy modeling calculations, and industry standard efficiency improvement measures preferred.
• Customer business and financial models preferred.
• Performance contracting preferred.
• Complex financing options, proformas, and utility incentive programs preferred.
• Contractual negotiations, procurement, and knowledge preferred.