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Risk Leader - Energy Construction

Risk Leader - Energy Construction

McKinstry CompanyChicago, IL, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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 someone to join our Energy Division as a Risk Leader - Energy Construction . This position supports the delivery of our largest and most complex design-build energy programs and projects. This person provides oversight of project development teams working on large, high risk, and / or critical-to-close sales opportunities and construction projects. Frequent visits to regional offices and jobsites are expected to build strong working relationships with project teams. Regular updates on risks, opportunities, and project status will be delivered to Energy Division leadership. This person models how to develop and build jobs the McKinstry Way. Additional responsibilities include :

  • Apply risk assessment tools and processes to pre-proposal review of scope of work, execution plan, and contract documents and make recommendations to final approvers.
  • Ensure excellence in transition from development teams to build teams.
  • Improve engagement in and outcomes from project review meetings.
  • Lead risk assessments and guide risk mitigation planning and actions.
  • Identify projects at risk of scope, safety, financial, schedule, or client satisfaction performance failure; develop and facilitate implementation of countermeasures.
  • Identify root causes and consistent themes of success or failure for development and / or improvement of standard work.
  • Use information from business and project systems to coach and support project teams.
  • Lead after action reviews of projects to gather learnings and improvement opportunities. Adapt learnings for revisions of standard work and incorporate into lessons learned repository.
  • Propagate knowledge and standard work across regions.
  • Provide regular reports to key stakeholders and leaders.
  • What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

  • 10+ years of engineering, construction, project / program management experience required.
  • Four (4) year college degree in architecture, engineering, energy engineering, mechanical / electrical engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience required.
  • Strong business acumen and advanced knowledge of financial management programs and software is required.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Enterprise Construction Management Systems such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble ProjectSight, Planisware, etc.
  • Strong project financial skills, including POC accounting, revenue timing and cash-flow modeling, profitability monitoring, and earned value management.
  • Understanding of energy and construction contracts, including technical scopes of work, key risk items, and how contract terms are implemented on a project.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse groups including executive and regional leadership, technical experts, project management, sales, and administrative functions in a variety of meeting types and settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and drive standards into regional offices through peer-level relationships with regional operations leaders.
  • While this is an individual contributor position, peer and matrix leadership skills are essential to success.
  • The best candidates for this role will have had past people leader experience.
  • 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 $126,900 - $217,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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