Electrical Design Manager – Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary:

The Self-Perform Electrical Design Manager works in conjunction with McCarthy’s National Renewable Energy Construction Electrical Self-Perform project teams to develop coordinated 3D pre-construction and construction models, detailed system routing layouts, pre-fabrication shop drawings and component outputs using virtual building models.

Key Responsibilities

• Help in research/development and implementation of new and innovative processes and technology, on the jobsites and on the design side to keep the teams performing effective and efficient
• Manage a team of Electrical Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) design engineers in the Renewable, Industrial, and Commercial electrical markets.
• Manage, develop, and prepare detailed electrical documents including installation documents, details, and installation packages in a timely manner
• Provide project support during the project pre-construction and construction phase working closely with the project superintendent, field installation team, and project manager(s).
• Coordinate with our Design, Pre-Construction, Operations and Trade partners to develop and gather specific information from approved equipment submittals, other discipline trade partners on projects, and/or engineering and design teams necessary to complete design within scheduled deadlines
• Ability to analyze a set of drawings looking for ways to make the installation more efficient and effective with best interest in McCarthy and the project owner
• Prepare and develop conceptual designs and sketches to present to project team and/or design team and owner
• Perform and review calculations and studies including but not limited to: power distribution calcs, lighting calcs, sizing cables and raceways, derating, voltage drop, etc.
• Create/Modify project specific cable schedules and other required tables
• Prepare McCarthy design standards and guidelines, reference guides, reference details, abbreviations, and symbols, etc working with a team.
• Support the development of workload and workflow management systems.
• Develop, train and assess direct reports
• Train direct reports in managerial tasks

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Autodesk products including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM Docs
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project.
• Ability to read and navigate through construction drawing packages, electrical drawings, 1-line diagrams, equipment cutsheets
• Ability to read, interpret and provide feedback to project schedules.
• Ability to and review electrical cables, conductors and raceways sizing including deratings and voltage drop.
• Working knowledge of National Electric Code and other building code books; self-sufficiency in navigating through them.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to lead others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage different project teams, personalities, project needs.
• Excellent work ethic and “ALL-IN” mentality.
• Up to 10% travel to nationwide jobsites is required. Travel will be based on business needs.

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.