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 adding an Account Executive to our growing Fire Protection division in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will acquires new customers and nurtures relationships with existing customer base. You will also assembles accurate budgets and proposals with a clear scope of work based around the customers’ specifications and schedule. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:
- Build new customer relationships through sound business development practices.
- Nurture existing customer base.
- Secure contracts by leveraging new and existing customer relationships.
- Foster clear communication between the customers and the construction team.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based software systems required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent business experience required.
- Experience with Fire Protection systems preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience leading and closing sales required; experience within the construction industry highly desired.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and
- estimates required.
- Knowledge of conceptual estimating preferred.
- Washington State ITT, Nicet Level II or greater in Inspections, testing and Maintenance preferred.
- Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards required.
- Understands and able to correctly interpret RFP packages including all associated drawings, specifications required.
- Able to identify and effectively communicate any risks associated with project type, customer/GC, construction type, schedule and market trends required
- Skilled in negotiation, active listening, rapport building, and conflict resolution
- required.
- Skilled in effective qualification of opportunities required.
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 $75,870.00- $128,900 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 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.
