Electrical Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Section Manager to lead their electrical team in Chicago. This role involves overseeing design, staff development, and client relationships while promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation. You'll manage project budgets, ensure quality control, and mentor new employees, all while contributing to sustainable design practices in various sectors, including healthcare and technology. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating impactful solutions and fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and respected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management experience in an engineering consulting firm.
• 10+ years of experience required with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical and operational activities of the electrical discipline.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing activities.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Design

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is currently seeking an Electrical Section Manager for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The Electrical Section Manager is responsible for the growth, operations and technical leadership of the electrical team which encompasses design, staff development and mentoring, workload management, profitability, morale, and quality control. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.

In the role of Electrical Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing and client development activities.
• Manage the technical and operational activities of the electrical discipline and support the development of HDR technical design.
• Prepare/review project budgets and scopes for the electrical discipline and monitor financial performance.
• Establish work priorities and project assignments for electrical staff.
• Conduct interviews in support of the hiring of new staff for the section and provide new employee mentoring.
• Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Schedule and conduct section meetings to discuss productivity, workload and quality control issues.
• Advance the skill level of personnel through training, education, experience, etc.
• Coordinate with the electrical discipline managers of other business group locations to review workload, project status, and staffing requirements.
• Prepare/review electrical engineering scope of work and fees for proposals.
• Monitor changes in codes, regulations and client standards and keep staff up to date on current industry practices.
• Perform quality control reviews.
• Serve as a Project Manager and/or Task Lead when applicable.
• Facilitate and encourage coordination with other discipline groups.
• Perform project engineer duties when required.

Preferred Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years management experience.
• 15+ years of experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Experience designing complex and large-scale healthcare, laboratory, and/or mission critical data center facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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