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Job Title


Senior Design Phase Manager


Company : McKinstry


Location : Seattle, WA


Created : 2026-01-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 servicesengineering and designconstruction and facility servicesTo get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?The Opportunity with McKinstryWe're currently seeking a Senior Design Phase Manager to join our National Design Build team. In this role, you will help manage and develop the internal preconstruction team while you leverage and collaborate with key partners in across operating groups. Some responsibilities you will have include:Manage all aspects of the design phase process for all trades for projects assigned.Leveraging and collaborating with all stakeholders on a pursuit/project - internally and externally.Ownership and responsibility of the project during the preconstruction and design process to ensure the success of projects transitioning from the preconstruction phase to the construction phase.Prepare estimates using McKinstry conceptual estimating platforms, as needed for projects.Manages conceptual and quantitative estimating processes for projects assigned.Overall and complete ownership and responsibility of the project.Setup of appropriate meetings to keep project successful and the client well-served.Be proactive about developing new methods and techniques that will drive design phase management results on current projects and future projects.Train team members on cost and estimating methods and platforms.Collaborate with other business units and preconstruction team members across the company.Develops, coaches, and manages team members assigned to your projects.Assist in driving technology initiatives into processes for the group.Business development expected with key clients/pursuits.What You Need to Succeed at McKinstryAbility and willingness to travel frequently - sometimes last minute in support of pursuits, interviews, and business development activities. This will require a certain amount of flexibility in schedule.Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Preconstruction Manager.Demonstration of leading overall preconstruction process on a project required.Demonstration of training in Relationship Management / Building.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteBachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent business experience.Experience in design-build construction required.Knowledge of general building systems, structural components, civil, mechanical, life safety, and electrical systems required.Ten (10) years of experience with a general contractor (or MEP contractor) required with extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems / engineering and estimating.Five (5) years prior experience working as a Design Phase ManagerPeopleFirst BenefitsWhen it comes to the basics, we have you covered:Competitive pay401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing planPaid time off and holidaysComprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximumsPeople come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistanceUp to 16 weeks paid parental leaveTransgender inclusive benefitsCommuter benefitsPet insuran