Buildings Electrical Department Manager

Primera

$180K — $200K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering; a master's degree is a plus.
  • Licensed professional engineer with a focus in MEP engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of thirteen years of engineering experience with a strong facility engineering background.
  • Proven knowledge of industry codes, standards, and AEC loss prevention measures.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Electrical group while contributing to strategic planning within the Buildings division.
  • Oversee the division's objectives, including management of complex multi-discipline projects and ensuring quality management processes are followed.
  • Coordinate project activities, manage resource allocation, and foster satisfaction among clients and team members.
  • Engage in business development by preparing proposals, addressing client concerns, and collaborating on infrastructure improvements.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team, while providing guidance on training and staffing needs.
  • Create a positive work environment focused on enjoyment and professional development for the team.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, and continuing education reimbursement.
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Employee-led committees providing social, wellness, and community service activities throughout the year.
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate is located in the Chicago or Denver Metropolitan area. Remote candidates will also be considered, however, this role requires monthly travel to company offices to collaborate with leadership, support team development, foster relationships, and provide hands on guidance to staff.

WHO YOU ARE
• You're a leader in the facilities engineering environment. Highly-motivated with at least thireteen years of engineering experience. You know your discipline like the back of your hand, including work processes/methods and software tools. You've managed a team responsible for the planning, design and construction of large and complex multi-discipline projects.
• Your qualifications and experience are impressive. You have a bachelor's degree in engineering and you're a licensed professional engineer. A master's degree will set you apart, as will a focus in MEP engineering. You possess a strong knowledge of industry codes, standards and best practices, as well as AEC loss prevention measures.
• You're a people person. You have a positive attitude and enjoy developing relationships with staff and clients alike. You are a skillful presenter who can persuade and communicate effectively, particularly with technical concepts/issues and non-technical audiences. You're a motivating leader and mentor, skilled at providing effective feedback and coaching that continuously develops your team.
• You're a strategic thinker that takes continuous improvement seriously. You are analytical and decisive and have a proven ability to manage and develop growth strategies.

WHAY YOU'LL DO
• You'll lead our Electrical group. You'll be a key influencer and will contribute to the strategic planning process within our Buildings division. You'll execute Primera's strategic goals and initiatives and will identify and implement improvement actions for division processes, tools and technology. You'll work closely with your team to promote high satisfaction and retention rates. Essentially, you'll play an important role in developing the facilities electrical group.
• You'll be accountable for the division's objectives. You'll lead or participate in strategic, complex, multi-discipline projects. You'll inspire your team's conformance to quality management and project delivery policies, processes and procedures. You'll be the person in charge of the group's billability, productivity and project budget performance.
• You'll connect with people within your team and across the firm to coordinate project activities. You'll govern the group's resource allocation and oversee project deliverables, while fostering both client and employee satisfaction. You'll empower your team to improve performance, engagement and contributions to Primera's goals and objectives.
• You'll flex your business development chops. You'll assist in the preparation and review of proposals and cost estimates. This will also include sharing your input in marketing activities. You'll share our passion for our clients and step in to resolve client satisfaction issues. You'll also work closely with our Electrical Engineering Director to identify priorities with regard to infrastructure improvements, industry participation, publications, and technical reviews/audits.
• You'll share our passion for learning and growth. You'll foster an environment of knowledge sharing and technical expertise. You'll model our performance review process for direct reports and aid in building a strong, healthy and engaged team. You'll help your team with short-and-long-term training plans, identify staffing needs, and assist with recruiting efforts.
• You'll enjoy what you do. You'll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY
• An excellent benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Salary Description

$180,000-$200,000

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