Gaylor, Inc

Electrical Engineering Manager - Nashville

Gaylor, Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; Construction Management or Construction Technology degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience or Revit Certification.
  • 10+ years of electrical experience preferred, including Virtual Designer career development plan completion.
  • Experience supervising at an electrical contractor preferred.
  • Proven knowledge of the National Electrical Code; familiarity with IBC, IECC, and life safety codes required.
  • Expertise in Engineering & Virtual Design Software platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, AutoCAD).
  • Strong organizational and management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple preconstruction projects, managing Design Engineers and Virtual Design team members.
  • Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes and standards.
  • Perform and review electrical calculations (load, voltage drop, short circuit, lighting).
  • Oversee and mentor the Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate project plans and schedules.
  • Manage onboarding and training for new team members; assist in developing best practices.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders including Architects, Engineers, and clients; attend project meetings.
  • Review legal contracts, BIM Execution Plans, and scopes of work to ensure cost-effective compliance.
  • Create installation drawings following Gaylor Electric best practices.
  • Provide comprehensive coordination documents for various electrical aspects.
  • Ensure financial compliance and quality performance for the projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to manage high-value projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million in diverse sectors.
  • Emphasis on innovative solutions within a collaborative team environment.
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including training for team members.
  • Position located within a company that prioritizes core values of integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
Full Job Description
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.

Minimum Requirements:
  • 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.


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About Gaylor, Inc

Gaylor, Inc is a national electrical contractor that provides design-build and installation services for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gaylor, Inc has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and manufacturing. The company has a strong commitment to safety and has received numerous awards for its safety program. Gaylor, Inc is also committed to sustainability and has completed several LEED-certified projects.
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