Business Development Manager- Data Center Construction

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 Kinstry Mc Kinstry  is looking for a Business Development Manager
- Data Center Construction to join our Data Center Innovations division in Seattle, WA. This role is responsible for developing and managing large and complex projects including the strategies, goals, and objectives. Additional responsibilities may include:

Business Development Performs oversight on all activities, project functions, and the resources needed.

Defines project assignments for team members.

Serves as a primary point of contact with the customer during the projects implementation.

Has financial responsibility for the projects
- Including accurate, timely, and salient reporting to stakeholders.

Acts as a steward of all company policies and procedures.

Responds to stakeholders with accurate and timely information to facilitate company decision-making.

Exercises global decision making by considering other departments within the company such as project management, sales and estimating, accounting, purchasing, etc.

Project Controls Facilitates invoice payments from clients and ensures timely payment of subcontractors.

Reviews subcontractor billing.

Prepares client and subcontractor change orders.

Prepares monthly project accounting review (ETC).Drafts subcontracts and purchase agreements.

Monitors and proofs change issue log.

Team Management Selects, develops, coaches and manages staff.

Develops positive working relationships with craft foremen and other field personnel who are assigned to projects.

Meets with each trade’s foreman and reviews the project as the design develops.

Business Development and Client Relations Effectively manages a percentage of the annual sales based on department needs.

Provides support to the customer with regards to project financials, contractual and technical issues.

Works with a large client base including the owner and business leaders for the company.

Takes ownership of projects as assigned by Business Development Director.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed at Mc Kinstry Must  have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager.

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience is required.

Ten (10) years of project management experience in construction is required.

Five (5) years managing a team is required.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required.

Proficient with scheduling software:
Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Suretrak required.

RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred.

Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

Knowledge of applicable codes required.

Knowledge of equipment selection procedures. Includes layout of the equipment with required clearances and good design practices required.

Knowledge of construction financial programs and software required.

Basic estimating skills preferred.

Knowledge of low voltage systems (HVAC Controls, Fire Alarm, Security) is preferred.

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