Project Director

Bold thinking leads to transformative change. The world needs big ideas to solve our climate, affordability, and equity crises. That’s where you come in. Align your career with greater purpose at McKinstry.

As a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings, McKinstry provides a single point of accountability across the entire building lifecycle, from new construction and ongoing operations to adaptive reuse, energy retrofits, and advanced renewable energy systems. We get up every day to transform the built environment for the betterment of our clients and our communities.

Never satisfied, we are compelled by our values to eliminate barriers standing in the way of a better-built environment. We design, build, optimize and maintain high-performing facilities.

Here's where you come in: 

We are currently seeking a Project Director to join our team as a member of our growing Energy team. At McKinstry, it is our 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 are unsurpassed and nationally recognized as a premier provider of energy-efficient technologies, creating high-performance buildings and innovating solutions that get the most for every energy dollar. No matter what the energy challenge, we put all our energies 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.

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.

Communication

You serve as the primary point of contact with the customer and inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades.

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 generating preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and other sales support and project development information.

Team Management

You coach and develop members of the project team and manage cross-functional teams. You will act as a steward of McKinstry culture and communicate and influence policies and procedures.

  ​What we would like to see from you: 

• 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.
• 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 owner direct design-build projects 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.
• Comfortable speaking in front of others, creating and giving technical and sales presentations preferred.

Why McKinstry:

Transformational change requires bold action. We must decarbonize our buildings and energy assets to combat climate change. We must tackle the affordability crisis by innovating waste out of our supply chain and dramatically cutting costs through improved productivity. We must deliver equitable outcomes to ensure healthy, high-performing buildings for all.  

People represent our most valued asset. By investing in our employees, we are also investing in the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, PeopleFirst benefits package to promote health and wellness, enhance work/life balance and ensure long-term stability for our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include:

• Competitive pay backed by 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, vision, and dental.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Adoption and IVF assistance.
• Paid time off.
• McKinstry University training and development.
• McKinstry wellness programs and on-site gyms.
• Community service and employee-directed charitable giving.

The pay range for this position is $126,900 - $217,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. Base pay information is based on market location.

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 is contingent 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.  

#LI-JC3

Salary : $126,900 - $217,200