Business Operations Lead

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 looking for a Business Operations Lead in our National Design Build division in Seattle, WA. The Senior Business Operations Specialist will provide excellent administrative and operational support within assigned business unit, with a focus on process improvement and project/task leadership. Additional responsibilities may include:

Project Management & Process Improvement

• Champion McKinstry processes and procedures to enhance business productivity.

• Lead large scope projects within assigned business unit.

• Oversee the administrative project workflow, to include active work forecast work, backlog of work, and achievement of project deliverables within required deadlines.

• Lead meetings as requested and ensure tracking and follow-up of resulting action items. Take notes as needed.

• Own SharePoint and help establish and maintain consistency with SharePoint use, including auditing and updating documents and sites as required.

• Identify opportunities and develop process for improvements in operational processes and structures.

Team Lead

• Oversee a team of one or more Business Operations Specialists or Business Operations Analysts.

• Develop and train employees.

• Recommend professional training and supports employee career planning.

• Communicate company goals, policies, plans and priorities.

• Collaborate with team to define and communicate priorities.

Cross-functional Relationships & Customer Satisfaction

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal partners.

• Participate in cross-functional committees and teams.

• Help gather client insight to drive process improvements.

• Serve as back-up to other Business Operations teammates as needed.

• Support efforts to ensure department goals are aligned with business unit and company goals.

Communication

• Communicate and coordinate with McKinstry internal resources to meet project deliverables.

• Manage flow of information to SharePoint, the network, and stakeholders.

• Communicate continual improvement processes.

• Participate in purposeful outreaching and connecting to departments and regions.

• Collaborate with team to communicate and share information and best practices.

• Purposefully reaches out to connect staff and peers across departments and regions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Highly proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Advanced knowledge in SharePoint required.

• experience in architecture, engineering, construction or other professional services industry required.

• One (1) year people management experience preferred.

• Experience working within matrixed environment preferred

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 $80,100 – $120,960 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 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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