Business Operations Specialist
McKinstry
Golden, CO · Posted October 1, 2026
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November 2026
- #19Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Mountain West36 openings · of 22
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among business operations specialists, all other, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for business operations specialists, all other: 18% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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About the job
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 a Business Operations Specialist to our growing team in Golden, CO to provide excellent administrative support. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:
Coordinate administrative workflow, including both active work and forecast work, and meet all project deliverables and deadlines.
Deliver accurate, high quality and timely results.
Coordinate project activities across team members and departments.
Coordinate client events, internal office events, and project events and track cost accordingly
Assist in the coordination of training for new employees within the department (scheduling and coordination).
May perform other project coordination activities as requested.
Perform office administration functions as required which may include review of overhead charges, office inventory, local vendor contacts, or similar administrative duties.
Provide excellent customer service and develops strong internal customer partnerships with key internal clients.
Communicate with McKinstry clients as needed to achieve shared business objectives.
Responsible for communication and sharing of information and best practices across team members.
Participate in purposeful outreaching and connecting to departments and regions.
Executes strong project coordination skills for assisting in and supervising logistics of trade shows, conferences, and events.
Assist the Business Development team with market research, CRM input, and team development opportunities.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required; considerable knowledge of SharePoint.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Experience working with virtual and matrixed teams is preferred.
Local travel 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 $23.00 - $36.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. 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. 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.
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