Electrical Design Manager

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering electrical system designs for nationwide projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million. You will guide preconstruction, coordinate with architects and clients, and ensure designs meet NEC and life-safety codes.

The role requires extensive experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Autodesk tools, plus strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with construction management or construction technology.
• Proven knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC and life-safety codes.
• Experience supervising electrical contractors and leading design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects in preconstruction, guiding design engineers and the virtual design team.
• Ensure code compliance and best practice adoption across designs.
• Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
• Mentor and develop the design team, overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with Architects, engineers, MEP subcontractors, and clients.
• Review contracts, BIM plans, and scopes for compliant, cost-effective designs.
• Produce coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric standards.
• Drive Value Engineering and site coordination across projects.
• Ensure regional financial and quality performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Value Engineering

Planning & scheduling

Travel willingness

Education

High school graduate or GED

Construction Management or Construction Technology program

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Collaborate Pro

Autodesk Build

Autodesk Docs

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360 Glue

Job description

Scope of Work

The Engineering Manager oversees a team responsible for completing construction projects. They ensure timely, detailed coordination and installation designs for electrical systems, adhering to PDI standards and best practices via a Virtual Design Platform. They collaborate with project teams and customers to provide innovative, cost‑effective solutions while maintaining Gaylor Electric standards. The manager supervises skilled professionals on various nationwide electrical projects, ranging from $1 million to $400 million, including Design Build, Plans and Specs, and Design Assist contracts. Projects span Mission Critical, Warehouse Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Multifamily, and Hospitality sectors.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead multiple projects during preconstruction phases, managing Design Engineers and Virtual Design team members.
• Code Compliance: Maintain knowledge of relevant codes and standards, ensuring all designs comply with best practices.
• Technical Calculations: Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
• Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Training and Development: Manage onboarding and training for new team members, and assist in developing new best practices and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients, consultants, and project personnel; attend project meetings.
• Documentation: Review legal contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specifications, plans, and jurisdictional codes to ensure cost‑effective, compliant designs.
• Drawing Development: Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric Best Practices.
• Coordination and Design: Provide documents for Temporary Power, Distribution, Underground, Structure, Site, Common areas, Detailed Units Wiring, Value Engineering, peer review, and job site coordination.
• Compliance and Performance: Ensure financial and quality compliance and performance of the region.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience. Graduate of Construction Management or Construction Technology program preferred.
• Experience:

• Revit Certification (or) 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• 10+ years preferred of relevant electrical experience and completion of the Virtual Designer career development plan.
• Experience as a supervisor with an Electrical contractor is preferred.
• Must have proven knowledge of the National Electrical Code and be familiar with IBC, IECC and life safety codes.
• Proven organizational and management skills.
• Proficiency with Engineering & Virtual Design Software platforms, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and require minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate and uphold all Gaylor Electric core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
• Ability to travel when needed.
• Ability to lead Electrical Design discussions.
• Ability to evaluate Plans and Specs, Bid Build projects, recommend cost savings and Value Engineering solutions.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.