Lead Construction Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Portland, Maine, United States McKinstry Full time

Shape the future, ignite creativity, and align your career with a meaningful mission.

McKinstry is transforming the built environment by minimizing waste and climate impact, creating a sustainable legacy. Together, we are committed to fostering a flourishing planet.

With buildings contributing significantly to the climate crisis, accounting for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, we are dedicated to making a profound difference in our industry and communities by tackling the challenges of climate change, affordability, and equity through:

  • renewable energy solutions
  • engineering and design excellence
  • construction and facility management

To achieve our goals, we seek innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborative spirits. Does this resonate with you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are expanding our Energy division and looking for a Lead Construction Operations Manager . This position will oversee a diverse portfolio of regional projects, including business management, team leadership, resource allocation, communication, and industry engagement. Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with internal and external project teams throughout the development and construction phases.
  • Coordinating with project subcontractors.
  • Managing project financials.
  • Overseeing pre-construction activities.
  • Reviewing project budgets and scopes.
  • Promoting safety standards and training while ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Taking financial responsibility for projects, including timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
  • Monitoring, controlling, and reporting on project financial performance.
  • Preparing monthly project accounting reviews.
  • Drafting or supervising subcontracts and purchase agreements.
  • Generating preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and general support.
  • Acting as a resource for forecasting, communication, and industry participation.
  • Mentoring and coaching project team members.
  • Developing project staffing plans, including labor and subcontractors.
  • Upholding McKinstry's culture by communicating and influencing policies and procedures.
  • Leading associated meetings.
  • Defining individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
  • Proficiency in scheduling software, preferably MS Projects.
  • OSHA 30 certification; PE, CPM, and LEED professional designations are preferred.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint.
  • Understanding of construction management, commercial building processes, and financial principles. Basic estimating skills are essential.
  • RCDD and CPM professional designations are preferred.
  • Proficiency in construction financial software.
  • Demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial management is preferred.
  • Knowledge of labor relations basics, including union contract requirements and hiring practices.
  • A minimum of 8 years of construction-related experience.
  • Strong team-building skills for recruiting, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Ability to develop project staffing plans.
  • Skills in forecasting project management labor needs.

PeopleFirst Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) with employer matching and profit-sharing options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with low or zero deductible options and low out-of-pocket maximums

At McKinstry, we prioritize our people and go beyond basic benefits with:

  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Inclusive benefits for transgender employees
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid community service time through our "Building Good" initiative
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • Onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers through McKinstry Moves

For complete details, please refer to the benefit plan documents.

If you share our vision of building a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the ideal place to advance your career.

The compensation range for this role is $102,780 - $162,830 annually; however, the actual base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation information is based on market location. A bonus may be included as part of the overall compensation package, along with a comprehensive range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position offered.

McKinstry is an equal opportunity employer, 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 employment terms and conditions, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, assignment, and training. Our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is both a social responsibility and a business necessity.

McKinstry maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and signing a Confidentiality Agreement, along with successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this position must possess current US Work Authorization and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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