Construction Manager at McKinstry Company in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

At McKinstry, we're proud to be a collective group of innovators and problem-solvers, builders and engineers, mentors and students. We strive to create asafeandengaging work environment that empowers you to do the work you are passionate about.

We believe deeply that energy and facility services, engineering and construction are revolutionizing the built environment - and if you're driven by our mission to transform ideas into meaningful relationships and together, build a thriving planet, McKinstry may be the place for you.Servingour community together is one of the ways we at McKinstry put our shared purpose into action.

Total collaboration and a diverse, employee-centric work experience are what we can provide you. Integrated delivery and true consultative partnership is what you will help us provide for our clients. Our culture is what differentiates us and because of this, we seek exceptional talent thatbelieveswhatwe believe.

Here's where you come in:

We are currently seeking a Construction Manager to join our team as a member of our growing National Energy team. At McKinstry, it isour mission to make every building we touch more efficient.Energy efficiency in any built environment is critical -not just to the bottom line of the owner, but to the well-being of the planet.We areunsurpassedand nationally recognized as a premier provider of energy-efficienttechnologies,creating high performance buildings and innovating solutionsthat get the most for every energy dollar.No matter what the energy challenge is, we put all our energies into meeting it.

As a Construction Manager, your main areas of focus will be on energy services projects for large accounts, primarily delivered through "as a service" and other emerging business models. You'll be a key member of a new and growing team, so you can expect more autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit. The purpose of this position is for an individual to support projects nationally. Therefore, it's expected that the individual joining us will be comfortable with extensive travel across the US. During construction, this could mean weekly travel to project sites.

We're looking for someone who has demonstrated experience within commercial construction, more specifically in the ESCO space, and is comfortable taking ownership of projects involving complex pieces. We expect this individual to possess strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills, is results oriented, consultative, and collaborative.

You're great at:

People Management

• Regularly communicating, formally and informally company goals, policies, plans and priorities.


• Acting as a steward of McKinstry culture; communicatingand influencingpolicies and procedures.


• Assigning and overseeing direct reports and other staff as required for project implementation.

ManagingRevenue and Operational Systems

• Creatingand managingoperating budgets.


• Forecasting revenue.


• Contributingto development of strategic and tactical business plans.


• Analyzingand delivering accurate and timely financial results.


• Mitigatingrisk on behalf of the company.


• Creatingand implementing continuous improvement process.


• Reviewing project schedules and budgets.


• Participatingin project risk and peer reviews.

Building Cross-functional Relationships

• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with people in other departments (internal partners).


• Involvingpeople in other departments in discussions and projects when appropriate.


• Providingsupport to people in other departments when requested and appropriate.


• Participatingin cross-functional committees and teams.


• Looking for and promotingcross-functional operational opportunities.


• Coordinatingimplementationhandoffs between internal departments.


• Participatingas a leader within national construction management team to positively influence national Construction Management team growth.

What we would like to see from you:

• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture or Facilities Management or equivalent work experience required.


• Three to five(3-5) years of leadership over project teams with experience in engineering, construction, facilities services required


• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project required.


• Working knowledge of scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera and/or Suretrak required.


• Experience with a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor preferred.


• PE, CFM, CEM, CPM, LEED professional designations are a plus.


• Knowledge of construction management, commercial building process, financial acumen, and systems.


• Intermediate knowledge of construction financial programs and software required.


• Ability to create pro-formas, budgets, revenue forecasting and manage to stated budgets required.

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 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.

McKinstry is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within McKinstry who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

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 iscontingent 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.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

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