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 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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Birmingham
Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Controlunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Low Powerunmatched
Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procurement Strategyunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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