Design Phase Manager
Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
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 Mc KinstryWe’re currently seeking a
Design Phase Manager
to join our National Design Build team. In this role, you will help manage and develop the internal preconstruction team while you leverage and collaborate with key partners in across operating groups. Some responsibilities you will have include:
- Manage all aspects of the design phase process for all trades for projects assigned.
- Leveraging and collaborating with all stakeholders on a pursuit/project – internally and externally.
- Ownership and responsibility of the project during the preconstruction and design process to ensure the success of projects transitioning from the preconstruction phase to the construction phase.
- Prepare estimates using McKinstry conceptual estimating platforms, as needed for projects.
- Manages conceptual and quantitative estimating processes for projects assigned.
- Overall and complete ownership and responsibility of the project.
- Setup of appropriate meetings to keep project successful and the client well-served.
- Be proactive about developing new methods and techniques that will drive design phase management results on current projects and future projects.
- Train team members on cost and estimating methods and platforms.
- Collaborate with other business units and preconstruction team members across the company.
- Develops, coaches, and manages team members assigned to your projects.
- Assist in driving technology initiatives into processes for the group.
- Business development expected with key clients/pursuits.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently – sometimes last minute in support of pursuits, interviews, and business development activities. This will require a certain amount of flexibility in schedule.
- Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Preconstruction Manager.
- Demonstration of leading overall preconstruction process on a project required.
- Demonstration of training in Relationship Management / Building.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent business experience.
- Knowledge of general building systems, structural components, civil, mechanical, life safety, and electrical systems required.
- Ten (10) years of experience with a general contractor (or MEP contractor) required with extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems / engineering and estimating.
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.
T he pay range for this position is $84,240 - $145,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is…
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