Electrical Design Manager

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical Design Manager to join our MEP – Prefabrication & Supply Chain Management team in our Washington, D.C. office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process for Mission Critical projects, coordinating teams and deliverables.
• Interpret electrical drawings and specifications; apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Oversee cross-discipline design reviews and ensure quality for MEP disciplines.
• Address design and engineering challenges during design and construction phases.
• Develop integrated electrical room concepts and manage subcontractors to finalize designs.
• Communicate effectively, manage deadlines, and provide reporting to leadership.
• Coach and mentor junior associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Adept to changing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in an engineering position, preferably with experience in Mission Critical projects.
• Experience with design process and management of complex projects, including teams and deliverables.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and agreements.
• Strong understanding of electrical and controls, including NEC standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently assess and evaluate issues and have difficult conversations professionally.
• High level of morality and ethics.
• Strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible.
• Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to coach and mentor others and receive meaningful feedback.

Preferred

• Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Pay

Annual bonus program, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan, night and swing shift differential pay for select roles.

Schedule

Full-time, in-person position.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, annual bonus program, paid time off, 401(k)-retirement plan, night and swing shift differential pay for select roles.

Skills

Must have strong understanding of electrical and controls, including NEC standards; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to independently assess and evaluate issues and have difficult conversations professionally; strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible; independent worker with a collaborative mindset; highly organized and detail oriented; ability to coach and mentor others and receive meaningful feedback.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, annual bonus program, paid time off, 401(k)-retirement plan, night and swing shift differential pay for select roles.

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Holder Construction is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

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