Energy Dispatch Director jobs in Tennessee

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 a Project Director to join our team as a member of our growing Energy East team. At McKinstry, it is our mission is to make every building we touch more efficient. Energy efficiency in any built environment is critical - not just to the bottom line of the owner, but to the well-being of the planet. We are unsurpassed and nationally recognized as a premier provider of energy-efficient technologies, creating high-performance buildings and innovating solutions that get the most for every energy dollar. No matter what the energy challenge, we put all our energies into meeting it.  

In this position, you will ensure continuity, quality, risk mitigation, and profitability through all cycles of a project to develop legacy client relationships that meet client needs and promote business opportunities.

You're great at:

Project Management

You are the single point of accountability for developing and delivering high-quality solutions. You oversee all direct and indirect project-related activities during development and transition the project from development to implementation. You will negotiate customer contracts and minimize organizational risks around scope, schedule, budget, and margin goals.

Communication

You serve as the primary point of contact with the customer and inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades.

Business Development

You develop and maintain client relationships at a variety of levels, in addition to formulating business and sales strategies with the team to drive additional work with our customers. You will support the sales staff by generating preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and other sales support and project development information.

Team Management

You coach and develop members of the project team and manage cross-functional teams. You will act as a steward of McKinstry culture and communicate and influence policies and procedures.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture or Facilities Management or equivalent field of study required. Fifteen (15) years of experience may substitute for education.
• Ten (10) years of engineering, construction, real estate, and/or facility services project management experience required.
• CEM, PE, LEED, CPM professional designations preferred.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint and CRM preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  • All phases of developing complex owner direct design-build projects preferred.
  • Construction management, energy modeling calculations, and industry standard. efficiency improvement measures preferred.
  • Customer business and financial models preferred.
  • Performance contracting preferred.
  • Complex financing options, proformas, and utility incentive programs preferred
  • Contractual negotiations, procurement, and knowledge preferred.
• Comfortable speaking in front of others, creating and giving technical and sales presentations 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 $126,900 - $195,480 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.

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