Business Operations Manager
Location
WA - Seattle
Job Family
Technical Services
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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 McKinstry
We are adding a Business Operations Manager to join our growing Technical Services team in Seattle, WA.
McKinstry has a unique perspective on the life of a building, and?our? Technical Services ?suite of owner-direct offerings?assists clients in making the best decisions to improve the efficiency, comfort, sustainability, and lifespan of their building.?
In this role, at a regional level, you will develop and direct all aspects of project financial administration and planning efforts by leading a high performing business operations and project management team. You will drive cross-functional efficiency to meet client and business unit's needs and expectations. Additional responsibilities include:
Financial Management and Analysis
Analyze, evaluate, and maintain an understanding of the Business Unit's business processes to ensure efficiency with respect to financial predictability, stability, and profitability.
Inform monthly and quarterly Regional Business Unit's financial data analysis and financial reporting.
Provide monthly variance and outlook analysis at the project level for the Work In Progress (WIP).
Process ad-hoc financial analysis and WIP follow-up requests.
Partner with Regional Business Unit Leadership to support delivery of Regional Business Unit's reports.
Implement and inform best practices for team financials including Earned Value Management (EVM), software, tools and processes.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on assigned areas of responsibility that may include business processes, methods and procedures, interdepartmental operations, technology, project management, billing, and contract management.
Resolve interdepartmental project financial processes efficiently; work proactively to reduce underlying issues and to create improvements.
Identify and implement business operations strategies, policies, and processes to optimize efficiency and results enabling the business to scale.
Lead as a steward of McKinstry culture and all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, project management or equivalent professional experience required.
Five (5) to eight (8) years in a supervisory role in a support-oriented environment required.
Three (3) to five (5) years in a project management role preferred.
Five (5) to eight (8) years in managing back-end processes to include technology management, client billing, contract management, and reporting and analysis preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in financial reporting and analysis, data mining and data analysis, and data modeling techniques preferred.
Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint required.
Knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative data collection, metrics & analysis required.
Intermediate working knowledge of CRM and/or ERP system(s) - Salesforce, Viewpoint, and Planisware preferred.
Experience and knowledge in: - Operational finance, budgeting, and oversight (required). - Management and coaching techniques (required). - Process/Workflow Management (required). - Project Management (required). - Experience in managing remote and/or multi-site teams (required).
PeopleFirst Benefits
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 $102,780 - $171,400 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.
