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Facility Operations Consultant

Location

IL - Chicago

Job Family

Technical Services

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 **Facility Operations Consultant** to join the growing Technical Services team in **Chicago, IL** . This person will be responsible for leading on-site field surveys, establishing sustainable and efficient improvements to the operation, maintenance, and management of building assets, supporting capital planning efforts for clients, and assisting with preventative maintenance planning.

You're great at:

Asset Management & Planning

+ Interviewing client staff to understand building use and maintenance practices.

+ Conducting field surveys and evaluations of equipment condition, operational criticality, and remaining useful life.

+ Analyzing relevant data and developing asset inventories.

+ Recommending facility improvement measures and working with building owners to create Capital Improvement Plans.

+ Evaluating existing client asset maintenance programs and providing recommendations to improve them.

+ Understanding the different characteristics of facility asset types and how those factors drive preventive and predictive maintenance.

+ Thinking about all the costs of owning an asset and ways to reduce those costs.

Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Operating Procedures, and Work Order Optimization

+ Implementing best-in-class preventive/predictive maintenance plans (PM/PdM) for a variety of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assets.

+ Collaborating with operators and technicians to review existing maintenance plans, deliver on-site training, modify tasks as needed, and deploy programs through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS),

+ Monitoring the ongoing health of PM/PdM programs and making changes toprograms based on client feedback, CMMS data, and industry best practices.

+ ​Implementing warranty management processes that aid in the tracking, monitoring, and carrying out of warranty claims.

+ Providing ideas for work order standards that improve workflows, aid in the tracking of work order performance, and allow for easy adoption by technicians.

What you need to Succeed at McKinstry:

+ Three (3) plus years of experience in facility management or HVAC operations, maintenance, or commissioning required.

+ BA/BS in a technical field preferred. Relevant trade license or equivalent training and work experience will be considered.

+ Excellent client communication skills required, including technicians, operators, engineers and management staff.

+ Working knowledge of building components and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems required.

+ Ability to read and understand construction documents (mechanical drawings, specifications, etc.) required.

+ General understanding of the planning, design, and construction process required.

+ Basic understanding of other building systems (fire/life safety, plumbing, lighting, security) required.

+ Constantly curious, with an interest and ability to bring new ideas to the team, continually identifying new opportunities for improvement, and testing out new processes to achieve success.

+ Experience with computerized maintenance management systems preferred.

+ Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and control systems preferred.

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook required

+ A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

+ Hybrid work environment and schedule flexibility

+ 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 $69,300 - $109,400 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. 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 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._