AEM Team Lead

Building Consulting, Commissioning, Energy Services

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 currently seeking an AEM Team Lead to support the expansion of our Clean Building Performance Standard (CBPS) auditing team in our growing Technical Services line of business. McKinstry supports clients and their facilities throughout the life of a building; the Technical Service team specifically focuses on the optimization and energy efficiency of existing buildings with a uniquely technical consultative approach. We work directly with owners to help them make effective decisions that improve the efficiency, comfort for occupants and lifespan of their buildings.

This role will specifically support Building Performance Standards such as Washington’s CBPS and Oregon’s BPS and will be responsible for building upon our existing program, defining processes and leading a team allowing us to scale as these regulations grow across the country.

Team and Project Management

In this role, you will manage and grow a specialized energy audit team focused on helping the highest EUI buildings identify EEMs and improve their energy performance to meet the CBPS requirements. This is an opportunity to bring your management skills, creativity, innovation, and drive for organizational impact as we deliver high impact facility support and drive the evolution of this growing team under your leadership.

Communication and collaboration are a large part of this role, as you will be supporting a variety of projects and working both with our local team in the PNW, as well as coordinating resources from McKinstry teams across the country. Your planning skills will support tactical development and management of resource plans for the team, technical requirements, set milestones and support delivery of projects with excellence. You will also play an integral role in project budgeting, scoping, and team resourcing strategies to maximize client impact while reducing risk. Lastly, you will ensure effective technical response to our clients by your team.

If you are passionate about driving sustainability in the built environment and want to make an impact with your technical expertise, this #climatejob may be the one for you. We are excited to hear from you in the hopes to bring you on not only as a steward of McKinstry but an invaluable member of our team.

Technical Expertise

In this role, you are overseeing a team while also staying connected with direct client facing delivery. You will serve as a senior level auditor delivering audits and reports to clients, while also guiding the team with best practices, QA/QC technical reviews and mentorship on best in class auditing practices. Bringing a history of experience with diverse building types and systems will be an asset to the team.

People Management

You will be leading a team of individual contributors, and are responsible for resource planning, career support, reviews, and project support as needed. Prior people management is required for this role. We will look to you to collaborate with individuals on your team and partner with other team managers to develop project staffing plans, manage workload, and support recruiting and team growth.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry as Lead Auditor:

• Education: BA/BS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or equivalent field of study or equivalent work experience required. A master’s degree or higher is a bonus.
• Experience: A minimum seven (7) years’ experience, including three (3) years of advanced technical experience conducting and planning ASHRAE level 2 or 3 building energy audits.
• Ability to meet the WA CBPS Requirements for a Qualified Energy Auditor.
• The Clean Buildings Performance Standard defines a qualified energy auditor as a person acting as the auditor of record having training, expertise and three years professional experience in building energy auditing and any one of the following:
  • (a) A licensed professional architect or engineer (PE).
  • (b) An energy auditor/assessor/analyst certified by ASHRAE or the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) for all building types.
• Minimum 2 years experience direct people/team management, with demonstrated skills of team resource planning across multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communications experience in authoring reports on your findings and presenting to clients who may include parents, school boards, and corporate sustainability executive leadership.
• Exceptional project management skills to organize and prioritize tasks while juggling multiple deliverables/timelines.
• Passion for sustainability and energy conservation in the built environment.
• Creative, problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and a consultative approach.
• A creative and inquisitive mindset ready to engage your data analysis and energy modeling skills in MS Excel and/or PowerBI. You can take data and turn it into actionable recommendations and lay out a path that leads to an optimal solution.
• Familiarity with various building automation systems and HVAC control protocols is preferred.
• Present reports and project progress to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholder groups of 5-50.
• Support site walks and onsite data collection with travel expectations of 20%.
• Energy Management and Sustainability Professional designations are a plus.

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
• “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 $84,060 - $136,400 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.