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.
- Manage the inventory of and distribution of McKinstry-branded items within assigned Business Unit(s).
- Perform specialty tasks (as assigned) such as pulling permits, creating submittals, Business Unit financial support, Sales operations support, prequalification support, travel coordination, office administration tasks, etc.
- Manage projects as assigned with minimal supervision.
- Manage the administrative project workflow, to include active work forecast work, backlog of work, and achievement of project deliverables within required deadlines.
- Schedule and lead meetings, as requested, and ensure tracking and follow‐up of resulting action items. Take meeting notes and distribute as needed.
- Own SharePoint and help establish and maintain consistency with SharePoint use, including auditing and updating documents and sites as required.
- Assume ownership and maintenance of SharePoint site(s) as assigned.
- Identify opportunities and develop process for improvements in operational processes and structures.
Cross-functional Relationships & Customer Satisfaction
- Develop and maintain professional internal client relationships across departments and geographies.
- Participate in cross-departmental and corporate committees and teams as assigned.
- 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.
- Share information and best practices with team members.
- Initiate in purposeful outreach and connection 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, SharePoint and Outlook required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio preferred.
- Experience in architecture, engineering, construction or other professional services industry preferred.
- Experience providing business support in a large organization or multi-office environment strongly 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 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.
