Electrical Design Manager: Lead Virtual Design & Nationwide Projects

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

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers on nationwide electrical projects, from $1 million to $400 million, including Design Build and Design Assist.

The role emphasizes coordinating designs, ensuring code compliance, mentoring staff, and delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions for sectors such as Mission Critical, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Construction Management/Technology strongly preferred.
• Revit Certification or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical experience preferred.
• Experience supervising a contractor electrical team is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC and life safety codes.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects during preconstruction, managing Design Engineers and Virtual Design team members.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and best practices.
• Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
• Oversee and mentor the Design Engineers and Virtual Designers; manage plans, schedules, budgets.
• Manage onboarding and training for new team members; develop best practices.
• Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients and project personnel; attend meetings.
• Review contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specs and codes for compliant, cost-effective designs.
• Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric Best Practices.
• Provide documents for Temporary Power, Distribution, Underground, Structure, Site, Detailed Units Wiring, Value Engineering, peer review, and site coordination.
• Ensure financial and quality compliance and performance for the region.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Code compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Budget awareness

Education

Revit Certification

Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Build

Autodesk Docs

Navisworks

AutoCAD

BIM 360 Glue

Job description

Gaylor Electric, Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers on nationwide electrical projects, from $1 million to $400 million, including Design Build and Design Assist.

The role emphasizes coordinating designs, ensuring code compliance, mentoring staff, and delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions for sectors such as Mission Critical, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Hospitality.