Construction Account Executive

  • Seattle, WA
  • $84,240-145,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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 McKinstryWe are expanding our Data Center Innovations division and are seeking an Account Executive to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will oversee large and complex projects, setting strategies and goals for successful project execution. Key responsibilities include:
  • Project Oversight & Team Leadership: Manage all project activities and resources, define team assignments, and serve as the primary contact for industrial clients throughout project implementation.
  • Financial & Policy Management: Take financial responsibility for projects, ensure accurate reporting, uphold company policies, and maintain compliance with guidelines.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Coordination: Provide timely information to stakeholders, make decisions considering the impact on various departments, and ensure smooth cross-department coordination.
  • Financial Operations: Facilitate timely invoice payments from clients, oversee pre-construction budgets, manage client and subcontractor change orders, and conduct monthly project accounting reviews.
  • Project Management: Ensure projects are completed on schedule, monitor the change issue log, and manage project timelines effectively.
  • Staff Development: Select, coach, and manage staff, fostering positive relationships with field personnel and craft foremen.
  • Sales & Client Support: Manage a portion of annual sales, provide support to clients on project financials, and take ownership of assigned projects.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of five (5) years in project management within the construction.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Suretrak), and knowledge of SharePoint and codes.
  • Preferred Qualifications: CPM professional designations, experience in low voltage systems (HVAC Controls, Fire Alarm, Security), and basic estimating skills.
PeopleFirst BenefitsWhen 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 $84,240 - $145,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. 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.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.

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