Operations Manager- PreConstruction DER

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 seeking an Operations Manager to join our Distributed Energy Renewables (DER) National team. In this national role, you will lead all pre-construction activities for the Western DER business, including strategic subcontractor management, direct team leadership, and alignment between pre-construction and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Additional responsibilities may include:

Management

• Lead pre-construction efforts for the Western DER business.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage the pre-construction team.
• Foster collaboration with construction teams to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction to contracting.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with installation subcontractors across the western United States.
• Manage subcontractor performance, leveraging multiple contracts for value and providing feedback on quality issues.

Project Controls

• Oversee RFP and bid management, including drafting RFPs, soliciting bids, and leveling proposals.
• Integrate technology to digitize and templatize RFP processes for improved data utilization in Procore.
• Develop and standardize project schedule templates, ensuring accuracy and consistency across projects.

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Act as the Western business point of contact for procurement activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, corporate category managers, and equipment vendors.
• Ensure material and vendor selections meet project-specific requirements and customer expectations.

Cross-Team Alignment

• Drive alignment between pre-construction and construction teams to prevent miscommunication and ensure contractors selected during pre-construction are awarded final contracts.

What you Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Proven experience in pre-construction or operations management within construction or related industries.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in subcontractor relationship management and procurement coordination.
• Familiarity with RFP processes, scheduling, and technology integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale projects across multiple regions.
• Knowledge of construction best practices and technology platforms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Physical ability to navigate jobsites in uneven terrain.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

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.

The pay range for this position is $114,210 - $192,900 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 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.

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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