Facility Operations Consultant

Building Consulting, Business Operations MI - Detroit

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 currently seeking a Facility Operations Consultant to join our team as a member of our Facilities Operations Division in Detroit, MI. This person will establish and implements sustainable and efficient improvements to the operation, maintenance, and management of building assets. This role is similar to the experience required of a Building Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Maintenance Scheduler.

Asset Management

• Evaluating existing client asset maintenance programs and providing recommendations to improve them.
• Understanding the different characteristics of facility asset types and how those factors drive preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Thinking about all the costs of owning an asset and ways to reduce those costs.

Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Operating Procedures, and Work Order Optimization

• Implementing best‑in‑class preventive/predictive maintenance plans (PM/PdM) for a variety of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assets.
• Working closely with operators and technicians to review PM/PdMs, train staff on‑site, make PM/PdMs modifications as needed, and deploy PM/PdMs from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Monitoring the ongoing health of PM/PdM programs and making changes to PM/PdM programs based on client feedback, CMMS data, and industry best practices.
• Evaluating and calculating the impact of best‑in‑class PM/PdMs on a variety of asset cost categories, including cost savings generated from: increased equipment life, reduced emergency maintenance, and increased energy efficiency.
• Developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for a variety of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assets.
• Implementing warranty management processes that aid in the tracking, monitoring, and carrying out of warranty claims.
• Providing ideas for work order standards that improve workflows, aid in the tracking of work order performance, and allow for easy adoption by technicians.

• Three (3) plus years of experience in HVAC operations, maintenance, or commissioning required.
• BA/BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Excellent client communication skills required, including technicians, operators, engineers and management staff.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems required.
• Working knowledge of control systems required.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents (mechanical drawings, specifications, etc.) required.
• General understanding of the planning, design, and construction process required.
• Basic understanding of other building systems (fire/life safety, plumbing, lighting, security) required.
• Interest and ability in bringing new ideas to the team, continually identifying new opportunities for improvement, and testing out new processes to achieve success.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMSs) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• 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