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?

We are seeking a Business Operations Lead to join our National Design Build division in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities may include:

• 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 meeting notes as needed.
• Own department 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) + 8 years experience.
• 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.

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 – $134,400 per year; however, base pay offered may vary…