Bold thinking leads to transformative change. The world needs big ideas to solve our climate, affordability, and equity crises. That’s where you come in. Align your career with greater purpose at McKinstry.

As a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining high-performing buildings, McKinstry provides a single point of accountability across the entire building lifecycle, from new construction and ongoing operations to adaptive reuse, energy retrofits, and advanced renewable energy systems. We get up every day to transform the built environment for the betterment of our clients and our communities.

Never satisfied, we are compelled by our values to eliminate barriers standing in the way of a better-built environment. We design, build, optimize and maintain high-performing facilities.

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Service Project Engineer to join our growing Service division in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will assist with the management of projects, including documentation, procurement and coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal parties. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

Project Coordination

• Track current and future jobs while also projecting future staffing requirements.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and other resources to answer questions.
• Coordinate equipment procurement with purchasing department and outside vendors to order and expedite material.
• Assist in development of Scope of Work for subcontractors.
• Coordinate job set-up, project administration and closeout.
• Assist in preparation of Job Start and Project Closeout documentation and meeting materials.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with labor tracking and forecasting
• Assist team with maintenance and archiving of project records.
• Assist with the creation of State specific documentation.
• Take direction to complete administrative tasks.
• Track the risk review process and maintain the necessary paperwork throughout a project.
  
  

Communication

• Respond to questions raised by Superintendents, review contracts, drawings, specifications and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner.
• Consult with project management team if necessary to resolve issues.
• Communicate with Subcontractors, Architect, Engineer and Owner, to assist the project management team with daily duties.
  
  

Documentation

• Develop, process and track equipment, material and informational submittals.
• Create site-specific safety work plan.
• Create and publish Operations and Maintenance Manuals for client.
• Obtain detailed knowledge of contract, drawings, and specification for project(s).
• Assist in the client and subcontractor change order process.
• Create billing breakdowns and prepare billing substantiation.
• Update and manage all project files.
  
  

Safety

• Uphold and communicate McKinstry safety standards.
• Coordinate with Safety team to create and communicate site safety plan.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• Knowledge of construction concepts required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items required.
• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management or comparable degree—or equivalent work experience required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Customer service and or office administration experience preferred.
  
  

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 $26.83 - $43.85 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. 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. Base pay information is based on market location.

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.