Operations Director - Electrical 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 McKinstry

We are seeking an Operations Director to join our growing Electrical Construction division in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will provide operational leadership across all phases of electrical construction projects, ensuring exceptional client outcomes, strong team engagement, and consistent project profitability.

You will collaborate closely with business development efforts, field and other business units to successfully obtain work that aligns with McKinstry capabilities and business plans. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

Leading teams

• Hire, coach, and performance manage team members consistent with McKinstry values
• Schedule and host the monthly Project Management Meeting w/ focus on training team members
• Be an integral part of monthly Project Reviews and Project Plan Presentations
• Be an active participant/presenter in the All-Hands Meeting

Operations management

• Participate with Business Unit Manager in monthly department forecasting, annual planning, and department monthly meeting
• Manage proactive staffing which compares project and assignments to a roster of resources
• Take responsibility for proactive view of upcoming work and communicating that to all of the interested downstream partners
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the Critical Processes from the PLC and Navigator are being done on all projects (including coach, guide and mentor around this content)
• Reduce write downs by evaluating field installations with superintendents to uncover opportunities to streamline and reduce wasted time and materials
• Work with project managers to schedule manpower requirements based on budget, scope, job schedule
• Confirm manpower needs are being met for all projects and communicate impacts to PM's
• Ensure that office and field staff are following set procedures when acquiring field personnel for jobs
• Manage foreman communications about project status to the PM's
• Make sure field is performing in budgeted labor hours through published manpower plans
• Create a way to track Superintendents'/Field Leads performance
• Ensure we execute professional high-quality installations on all projects
• Make sure field personnel wear appropriate uniforms
• Work with logistics to make sure internal deliveries meet standards
• Keeps track of union contracts and how they affect the business
• Attend internal union labor committee meetings if assigned
• Monitor active certifications and badging credentials held by field labor
• Work with the superintendents to determine qualifications and training needs
• Hold field crew accountable for deadlines
• Work with Superintendents to keep crew sizes at the correct level and labor mix for department project execution
• Set-up vendor training and certification for specific products and equipment
• Work with safety dept. to manage safety training and implementation for all New Construction
• Manage trade communication with internal/external customers when manpower needs to be shifted
• Influence project assignment of field staff geographically to minimize travel
• Develop and utilize tools to communicate with shop and superintendents about upcoming workload
• Develop and retain talented field staff
• Educate and critique staff when required information (job start turnovers) is incomplete or incorrect
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to organize and schedule post job analysis when jobs are completed

Sales & business development support

• Available to sales/estimating for manpower options and strategies
• Participating in Job Walks and Bid Reviews to provide constructability review and ensure sound estimating practices
• Attend client meetings, interviews and events as needed
• Take on pursuits and budgeting exercises as assigned
• Partner with the sales team, other department leaders, operations managers and CSU resources

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of industry experience
• 7+ years of project management experience
• 7+ years of experience leading people with a high standard of excellence
• Strong business acumen
• Proficient in forecasting and managing cost types

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 $134,730 - $239,500 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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Skills

Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Business Skills, Coaching, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Projects, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Electricity, Employee Retention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Forecasting, Genetics, Insurance, Job Requisition Posting, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Operations Management, Partner Sales, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Staff Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management

About the Company

McKinstry Co LLC