SEI - Manager - Electrical Systems

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.