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Building Controls Team Manager

McKinstry

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$114,210–$192,900 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Budgeting Software, Business Development, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Construction, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Home Automation, Leadership, Mentoring, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, System Integration (SI), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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

At McKinstry, our Remote Operations Center (ROC) is redefining how building controls are delivered-remotely, intelligently, and at scale. As the Building Controls Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in leading a high-impact Remote Operations Controls team and overseeing ROC controls contracts that support some of our most complex and strategic client environments.

This role blends people leadership, technical depth, and operational excellence. You'll guide the day-to-day performance of the ROC controls team while helping shape how our remote controls services evolve, scale, and deliver consistent value across regions. From supporting complex integrations to developing future leaders, you'll help turn strategy into execution-and execution into repeatable success.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Lead and inspire a Remote Operations Controls team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards
Partner with the Senior Program Manager to plan resources and ensure client scopes are delivered efficiently and effectively
Act as a technical and operational escalation point, supporting complex projects and cross-team coordination
Drive scope clarity, quality assurance, and delivery excellence across ROC controls contracts
Support business development efforts by providing context, technical insight, and continuity-helping strengthen partnerships and long-standing client relationships
Coordinate resources and workflows across regions, ensuring the right expertise is applied at the right time
Foster strong cross-regional and cross-functional collaboration within a national ROC model
Participate in limited on-call and after-hours support as part of a national escalation rotation
Develop and mentor direct reports, growing capability, ownership, and trust through increasing responsibility and leadership opportunities

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

Technical degree or Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Data, or related discipline preferred)
7-10+ years of experience in building controls, with a strong understanding of system integration strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and drive accountability
Strong, proactive communicator-comfortable escalating issues and aligning stakeholders internally and externally
Proven experience balancing technical execution with people leadership
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining delivery quality and client confidence
Solid project management skills with a track record of organized, reliable execution
Experience with people and project management systems such as PACE, Workday, Viewpoint, payroll, timesheets, and budgeting tools

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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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 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.

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