SEI - Project Manager - Electrical Systems

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

As part of our integrated service offerings, Clayco’s Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI) offers a turnkey solution to execute complex building systems and process systems. Clayco SEI provides preconstruction, design, purchasing, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and process scopes of work.

The Project Manager - Electrical Systems is a key leader within SEI's Electrical Self-Perform group, based on the construction project site and responsible for project staff and the quality, cost, and schedule execution of electrical scopes on mission-critical, industrial, and advanced manufacturing design-build projects. You will own the budget, schedule, and quality control plan for electrical scopes ranging from $20 million to over $200 million, from design through closeout, while serving as the key point of coordination among design teams, field operations, subcontractors, and clients.

• Lead coordination and delivery of electrical scopes including Medium-Voltage and Low-Voltage distribution, electrical equipment, temporary power systems, low-voltage power and controls wiring, electrical skids, and E-Houses.
• Participate with the project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts for electrical scopes.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on development of a site logistics plan for electrical equipment and material laydown.
• Manage the project permit procedure for electrical work.
• Oversee preparation of installation subcontracts and manage contracts for electrical installation subcontractors.
• Manage the subcontractor buyout process for electrical scopes.
• Assist the Superintendent in the management of electrical subcontractors.
• Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract and enforce the requirements of the owner agreement at the jobsite.
• Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process for electrical scopes.
• Review purchase orders and negotiate terms and costs for electrical equipment and materials.
• Oversee project cost control and cost reporting for electrical scopes; assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Reports.
• Contribute to the analysis and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Set up and oversee equipment status tracking and material tracking; expedite deliveries of long-lead electrical equipment to meet schedule.
• Support procurement strategy, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and supplier performance management for major electrical equipment.
• Coordinate personnel and resources, including supervision of electrical project jobsite staff.
• Communicate project expectations to the field operations team.
• Initiate development of the fundamental project schedule and jobsite, including mobilization of the trailer and establishment of jobsite personnel and processes.
• Monitor and record training of all electrical staff personnel; monitor project labor.
• Assist preconstruction services in bidding electrical scopes.
• Implement applicable safety, EEO, and Afffirmative Action programs.
• Participate in the project's quality process.
• Contribute to schedule and project closeout processes for electrical scopes.
• Manage all owner coordination and communication related to electrical scopes.
• Establish and execute the budget, timeline, and quality control plan for electrical scopes.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience managing electrical or process construction scopes ($20M+), ideally design-build.
• Strong understanding of NEC and applicable electrical codes, electrical equipment installation standards, and construction cost control.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction…