The Role We Want You ForThe 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.
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.
