Electrical Engineering Manager

Gaylor Electric; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a nationwide team delivering electrical system designs and installation plans that meet PDI standards. You will coordinate with project teams and customers to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while ensuring quality and compliance.

You will mentor designers, manage budgets and schedules, and lead design discussions across Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Construction Management or Construction Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple design/engineering projects during preconstruction phases with Design Engineers and Virtual Design teams.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and standards ensuring designs comply with best practices.
• Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers; manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage onboarding and training for new team members and develop best practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients, consultants, and project personnel; attend project meetings.
• Review contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specifications, plans, and codes to ensure cost-effective, compliant designs.
• Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric Best Practices.
• Provide documents for Temporary Power, Distribution, Underground, Structure, Site, and detailed unit wiring; support Value Engineering and peer reviews.
• Ensure financial and quality compliance and regional performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Value engineering

Budgeting

Client collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or Construction Technology program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Docs

Collaborate Pro

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.