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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 for a Supplier Diversity Program Manager to support our growing procurement team in Seattle, WA. The Supplier Diversity Program Manager will provide overall operational leadership and set enterprise strategy for supplier diversity initiatives company-wide. The Supplier Diversity Program Manager will have primary responsibility for developing an enterprise program with corresponding tools, resources, training, and guidance to enhance inclusion and enablement of subcontractors and suppliers that are certified Minority, Woman, LGBT, Veteran, Service Disabled Veteran, Person with Disability Owned and Small Business Enterprises. The Supplier Diversity Program Manager provide operational guidance and leadership to the procurement team, project managers, and other business stakeholders to evaluate industry best practices and market dynamics to proactively identify opportunities that incorporate diverse suppliers and subcontractors on projects. The program manager will also lead outreach to diverse contractors in primary geographies, work to identify and mitigate structural barriers that limit inclusion of diverse supplier and subcontractors on projects, and develop an approach to mentorship/protegee partnerships.. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include: 

• Develop, deploy, and maintain best-in-class supplier diversity program that aligns with McKinstry's aspirational desire to increase spend to historically underserved and underrepresented businesses; manage all aspects of the program.

• Develop tools, training, resources, guidance, and innovative best practices that support and enable project teams to meet and exceed supplier diversity requirements on projects.

• Build relationships in McKinstry's primary markets and enhance brand reputation among diverse subcontractors and suppliers.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on McKinstry's supplier diversity data and spend; track and report company-wide MWDBE participation by customer project, market, year and business unit.

• Collaborate with DEI and procurement teams to develop goals and key performance indicators with key internal stakeholders and provide regular updates and reporting on performance.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide support on RFP responses or project plan development; participate in client engagement as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned 

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry 

• 7+ years of relevant leadership experience including managing and leading people, designing and leading projects and programs, and managing events.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices and principles, including experience in small and disadvantaged business contracting and program management.

• Industry experience in construction, engineering, energy performance contracting, or high-performance design-build.

• Research and analytical skills, including experience in conducting stakeholder interviews.

• Ability to function well in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.

• Excellent sense of self-direction and self-motivation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate and navigate across a national, non-hierarchical organization.

• Skill with off-the-shelf analytical tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerBI, Teams, Sharepoint, PowerPoint).

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 $68,310 - $114,500 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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