Electrical Design Manager

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

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a nationwide team of design engineers and virtual designers on projects from $1 million to $400 million. You will ensure timely coordination, compliant electrical designs, and value engineering while upholding Gaylor standards.

Responsibilities include project leadership across preconstruction, code compliance, technical calculations, team mentoring, and collaboration with architects, MEP subcontractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams on electrical projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects during preconstruction phases with design engineers and virtual designers.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and standards to ensure compliant designs.
• Perform and review electrical calculations including load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting.
• Oversee and mentor a team of design engineers, ensuring schedules and budgets.
• Manage onboarding and development of team members; help establish best practices.
• Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients and project personnel.
• Review contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes and codes for cost-effective designs.
• Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Best Practices.
• Provide documents for temporary power, distribution, underground, and site wiring.
• Ensure financial and quality performance across the region.

Skills

Project leadership

Code compliance

Technical calculations

Team management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Documentation

Drawing development

Coordination & design

Value engineering

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Electrical design discussions

NEC knowledge

Education

High school/GED or equivalent

Construction Management/Technology program preferred

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.
• 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.