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Senior Data Center Construction Account Executive

McKinstry

Seattle, WAJob$105–186K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$105–186K/yr
Location
Seattle, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

McKinstry seeks a Senior Data Center Construction Account Executive in Seattle to lead complex sales projects, develop market strategies, manage client relationships, and support team growth within its Data Center Innovations division, driving sustainable building solutions and climate impact.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredMicrosoft Outlook, requiredMicrosoft Visio, requiredSharePoint, nice to haveConstruction Plan Interpretation, requiredConceptual Estimating, requiredMechanical Systems Knowledge, requiredElectrical Systems Knowledge, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering or Construction Management, requiredSeven Years Experience With Mechanical or Electrical Construction Contractor, requiredFive Years Experience Leading and Closing Sales, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Senior Data Center Construction Account Executive

Location WA - Seattle

Job Family Project Management

Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MCKINSTRY&cws=41&rid=10295)

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 expanding our Data Center Innovations division and are seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will assume higher complexity sales projects, client relationships, and larger contracts. Key responsibilities include:

Business Development

  • Effectively manages a percentage of the annual sales based on department needs.

  • Produces accurate estimates, assembles quality proposals and demonstrates good written communication skills utilizing McKinstry guidelines and proposal formats.

  • Builds and owns market strategies. Includes SWOT analysis, competitive analysis and vertical market and horizontal offering strategies.

  • Coordinates with Business Unit Manager to ensure successful execution of projects.

Team Management

  • Assists with managerial functions. Includes hiring, coaching and separations.

  • Supports the development of Account Executive to ensure the successful achievement of business goals.

  • Gives feedback and recommendations to the Director of Business Development to conduct performance evaluations.

Client Relations

  • Builds and maintains relationships with industry leaders, associations and organizations in regional or vertical markets.

  • Provides support to the customer with regards to projects financial, contractual and technical issues.

  • Works with a large client base including the owner and business leaders for the company.

  • Takes ownership of accounts as assigned by Business Development Director.

Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

  • Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of an Account Executive.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent business experience required.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates required.

  • Knowledge of building infrastructure mechanical and electrical systems required.

  • Seven (7) years of experience with a mechanical or electrical construction contractor required.

  • Five (5) years of experience leading and closing sales required.

  • Knowledge of conceptual estimating 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 $105,030 - $185,500 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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,471 open Account Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–186K/yr
  • Washington median$99–150K/yr219 salary ranges
  • US median$110–150K/yr8,613 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $145K, is 16% above the Washington median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Account Executive salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 248 open Account Executive jobs in Washington and 11,471 across the US. 17% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Account Executive postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,588 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,539 of the 11,471 open Account Executive jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Sales jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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