Technical Manager - Electrical

Walbridge; Minnesota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Manager - Electrical to lead construction activities with a focus on quality and safety. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to manage equipment startup, oversee commissioning processes, and ensure compliance with professional standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on challenges and drive success in a dynamic field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Career planning and development

Outstanding training programs

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical/mechanical disciplines.
• Leadership and scheduling capabilities in MEP activities.
• Preconstruction and equipment procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop MEP critical path schedule and resolve conflicts.
• Manage equipment procurement and coordinate deliveries.
• Oversee startup and pretesting of mechanical systems.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Technical Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Risk and Change Management

Quality Control & ISO standards

Lean principles

Administrative & Communication skills

Innovation & Technology adoption

Cost control

Leadership

Education

4-year engineering degree

Job description

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The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Technical Manager to join the Walbridge team. In this role, you will act as the technical expert for a specific discipline to ensure all related construction activities are performed in accordance with accepted professional standards. You will work to solve complex technical field-related problems, manage equipment startup, and oversee the commissioning process (V-Start). You’ll assist in implementing the project’s 4-phase quality control plan and monitor the field construction of mechanical and/or electrical subcontractors for schedule management and conformance to contract documents.

Why Join Us

Through industry-leading innovation, our company has forged a legacy of quality and safety since 1916.

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive environment where employees are valued for their contributions
• Career planning, development & growth
• Outstanding training programs

Why Walbridge

• Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to make an impact
• Strong values that have supported our growth for over 100 years
• Recognition for projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness, and diversity at various levels

Location

You can live in any US city if you are able to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• Develop critical path schedule: Develop MEP critical path schedule, work with subcontractors and design team to resolve conflicts related to MEP issues.
• Procurement & bid process: Manage equipment procurement, track and coordinate deliveries, assist with bidding mechanical and electrical trades.
• CX and Startup: Manage startup and pretesting of mechanical and electrical systems, coordinate and document quality control and third-party commissioning activities.
• Coordinate Trades & Documentation: Track critical path construction, review mechanical and electrical submittals.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have:

• A 4-year engineering degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience and training.
• At least 5 years of extensive experience related to electrical/mechanical disciplines, with thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, materials, and methods.
• Leadership and scheduling capabilities in MEP activities.
• Preconstruction and equipment procurement experience preferred.
• Willingness to accept project assignments that may require extended temporary living arrangements or frequent travel to non-local sites.
• A valid US driver’s license and passport; ability to travel approximately 70+%.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Safety consciousness
• Technical Skills
• Planning & Scheduling
• Risk and Change Management
• Quality Control & ISO standards
• Lean principles
• Administrative & Communication skills
• Innovation & Technology adoption
• Cost control
• Leadership

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EEO/AA Statement

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Discrimination in career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, or promotions is prohibited.