Manager - Electrical Systems
The Manager - Electrical Systems is a key leader within SEI's Electrical Self-Perform group, responsible for managing electrical scopes on mission-critical, industrial, and advanced manufacturing projects. This person ensures technical compliance, cost control, schedule adherence, and effective vendor coordination while serving as a key liaison between design teams, field operations, subcontractors, and clients. This is a high-visibility role within a growing strategic platform.
The Specifics of the Role
- Lead coordination and procurement of electrical scopes including but not limited to Medium-Voltage and Low-Voltage distribution, electrical equipment, temporary power systems, low-voltage power and controls wiring, electrical skid and electrical E-Houses.
- Scopes typically range from $5M-$100M+.
- Ensure alignment between MEP vendors, field operations, project management, and executive leadership.
- Drive standardized installation methods and repeatable execution practices.
- Participate in scope definition, constructability reviews, and pricing validation.
- Identify execution risks and sequencing constraints early.
- Support procurement strategy for long-lead electrical equipment.
- Track scope performance against budget and productivity targets.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of major electrical equipment.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and equipment inspections.
- Manage supplier performance relative to schedule and quality expectations.
- Ensure alignment between equipment installation requirements and field sequencing.
- Support field supervision in resolving technical and coordination challenges.
- Manage and support electrical team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical construction or project engineering.
- Experience managing electrical scopes on large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or government projects.
- Demonstrated experience supporting electrical scopes valued at $5M+ strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of: NEC and applicable electrical codes, Electrical equipment installation standards, Construction cost control and change management, Equipment procurement and vendor coordination.
- Ability to work in high-demand, schedule-driven environments.
- Key Competencies: Attention to detail and follow-through, Financial accountability, Schedule-driven mindset, Risk identification and mitigation, Vendor coordination and procurement support, Strong field-to-office communication, Structured, repeatable process discipline.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, and high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.