Design Director jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Company Overview:

E-J Electric Installation Co. has been in business since 1899 and has a reputation for professionalism, integrity, quality, and service in the electrical field. E-J is active in all facets of electrical contracting, including Transit, Roadway, Airports, Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Institutional, Healthcare, and Commercial. We currently work with a host of impressive clients on projects that vary in size to over $300 million.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Vice President, the Director of Design/Build Engineering is responsible for the safe, reliable, and profitable operations of E-J Electric’s Design Build Engineering business on a regional scale. The primary objective is to manage all of E-J Electric’s Design Build Engineering Partners inside E-J’s Power and Renewable Business Unit to ensure profitable and reliable operations and E-J’s Design/Build business growth.

Office Location – Newburgh, NY

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Subcontractor Engineering Partners on multiple concurrent projects from the RFQ stage to Project Completion.

• Vet and onboarding of qualified Engineering Subcontractor Partners.

• Drive the Engineering Design, providing deliverable tracking, VE construction ideas, and developing Engineering Principles to drive project success.

• Maintain client relationships on the owner’s side and with engineering partners.

• Estimating oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

• Negotiate Contracts with Engineering Subcontractors based on Owner requirements.

• Negotiate teaming and JV agreements where applicable.

• Liaise with Construction Teams to provide real-time engineering changes.

• Budgeting and P&L responsibilities for Engineering tasks.

• Maximizing efficiency in the implementation of detailed project plans

• Tracking goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, and contingencies

• Ability to run a business unit inside a larger organization.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in the power and energy sector including wind, solar, battery energy storage, and substation, and has worked previously for an Engineering Firm

• EHV Cable experience a Plus.

• Demonstrated leadership competencies.

• Positive attitude and highly motivated team player

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Organizational and time management skills

• Ability to read and understand architectural, civil, and electrical drawings, interpret schedules, bid data, and associated costs.

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering renewable, financial, and construction experience

• Strong understanding of NEC and utility standards

• Practical knowledge of EPC project delivery methods

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, knowledge of Access, EMQUE, Procore, Revit,

• Have existing contacts with engineering vendors & subcontractors and can call upon business leaders within the industry.

Advantages of Working at E-J:

• Top Electrical Contractor Nationwide

• Oldest Family Owned and Operated Electric Contractor in the United States since 1899

• Job training and mentorship

• Supportive Management Team

• Emphasis on professional development, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance

• Competitive compensation packages

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K plan

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Merit-Based Bonus

Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

E-J Electric Installation Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.