Development Program Manager

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 seeking a Development Program Manager to join our Distributed Energy Resource (DER) team in Tampa, FL. In this role, you will develop and manage large, complex regional projects while ensuring continuity, quality, risk mitigation, and profitability through all project cycles. You will work closely with business development efforts, field operations, and other business units to obtain work that aligns with McKinstry's capabilities and business plans. Additional responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Develop high-quality projects through permitting and successfully transition to the construction team.
• Maintain single-point accountability for project development through completion.
• Collaborate with clients and development staff to create technical, high-value solutions.
• Successfully manage committed project objectives, including scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations.
• Negotiate vendor and service contracts to minimize risks and meet margin goals.
• Resolve customer support and billing issues during project development.
• Lead project financial reviews and manage project cash flow.
• Utilize best-in-class engineering and project management tools and techniques.
• Ensure constructability and QA/QC requirements are addressed during development.
• Provide seamless transition to the construction team and continue to support as needed.

Communication

• Manage and lead project teams toward common goals.
• Provide monthly reports on project health to leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers during project development.
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely updates on project changes.
• Deliver presentations to various audiences, acting as a subject matter expert.
• Inform the Construction Project Manager of all relevant development activities.

Sales & Business Development Support

• Develop and maintain client relationships at all levels.
• Partner with Business Developers to strategize opportunities for additional work.
• Provide preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, schedules, and other development materials.
• Negotiate project deliverables and financial expectations with executives.
• Attend client meetings, interviews, and events.

Operations and People Management

• Manage resource planning and staffing utilization.
• Develop and mentor staff to achieve project goals.
• Provide performance feedback and create development plans.
• Conduct post-project analyses to capture lessons learned.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of industry experience with 7+ years in project management.
• Proven experience in leading people with a high standard of excellence.
• Strong business acumen and proficiency in forecasting and cost management.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

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 $102,780- $154,260 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.