Business Operations Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA

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

McKinstry is looking to add a Business Operations Analyst to our growing Service division in Seattle, WA. This position is responsible for driving system development and process improvement within assigned business unit, with a focus on financial and/or data analysis. Additional responsibleness may include:

Project Management and Process Improvement

• Champion McKinstry processes and procedures to enhance business productivity.

• Assist in the facilitation of annual goal planning in collaboration with the Business Unit leadership.

• Participate in efforts to improve department capabilities, improve processes, and support technology projects.

• Analyze data for anomalies, trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Complete impact analyses for all operations improvements.

• Support contract and spend management functions.

• Assist in financial or data analysis work related to the Business Unit and/or the project data within the Unit.

• Coordinate training for new employees within the business unit.

• Schedule and support meetings as requested and ensure tracking and followup of resulting action items.

• Take meeting notes as needed.

• Work with internal stakeholders to oversee and control operating expenses.

• Support the design and implementation of tools that enable the team to scale effectively, maintain high integrity of crucial infrastructure data, and solve important business problems through data analysis.

• Support the development and implementation of process improvements to increase process automation and scalability.

• Develop metrics and analyze trends for key takeaways to achieve business objectives and reduce operating costs.

Cross-functional Relationships & Customer Satisfaction

• Develop and maintain professional internal client relationships across departments and geographies.

• Participate in cross-departmental and corporate committees and teams.

• Assist in gathering internal and external client insight to create process improvements.

• Serve as back-up to the Lead Business Operations Specialist as needed.

• Serve as back-up to other Business Operations teammates as needed.

• Support efforts to ensure department goals are aligned with business unit and company goals.

Communication

• Communicate and coordinate with McKinstry internal resources to meet project deliverables.

• Share information and best practices with team members.

• Initiate purposeful outreach and connection across departments and regions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction or other professional services industry preferred.

• Proven leadership abilities and program/project management experience required.

• Advanced business writing and editing skills required.

• Demonstrable knowledge of finance and economics principals, with proven ability to analyze business performance from a cost, revenue, and margin perspective required.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Excellent knowledge of Excel functions and data analysis required.

• Experience providing business support in a large organization or multi-office environment strongly 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 $28.00 - $45.00 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 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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