Senior Project Manager, Electrical Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager, Electrical Engineer oversees maintenance and construction services for offices throughout the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis district. Reporting to a manager, this role manages construction projects of various scales and develops engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates, preliminary designs, and construction feasibility analyses for facilities project development and budgeting. Once projects are authorized, the role oversees detailed design and drawing preparation, prepares equipment and construction contract specifications, finalizes cost and schedule estimates, leads project planning and coordination, and provides technical assistance and project management to other groups. The position provides electrical engineering expertise for construction, maintenance, and operations across District facilities. It oversees design coordination, commissioning, evaluation, and preventive maintenance of District electrical and backup systems, and uses building automation systems to assess performance and support energy-use reporting. The role also develops design guidelines and standard operating procedures and contributes to operational goals and improvements. The position is full-time and regular, works the first shift, and involves 15% travel. Extended hours may be required based on project assignments. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower job grade and salary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, facilities management, or a related field, plus commensurate experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with tight completion time frames.
- Comfort making difficult decisions and applying sound fiscal policy with internal and external partners.
- Familiarity with work-scheduling techniques, tools, and software.
- Ability to work extended hours based on project assignments.
- Ability to manage several tasks concurrently, provide team leadership, and thoughtfully influence people at all levels of the organization.
- Technical knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to travel 15%.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Project Management Professional certification.
- Experience as an owner’s representative.
- Experience in commercial building electrical-system design.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead construction projects throughout the project life cycle, including planning, design, procurement, lead generation, execution, monitoring, controlling, site visits, and closeout.
- Oversee project performance and interact daily with contractors and consultants to ensure quality, specifications, schedule, and budget requirements are met.
- Provide engineering, advisory, and consulting expertise, lead or manage department projects, and review contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with architecture and engineering firms to develop design criteria and prepare layout and detail drawings.
- Oversee commissioning of District electrical systems.
- Evaluate maintenance and engineering operations, including analytics, to support efficiency and continuity and identify electrical-system issues.
- Evaluate District electrical and backup systems and coordinate preventive maintenance through in-house or contract services.
- Access Bank Building Automation Systems, identify trends, create reports, and support effective and continuous system operation.
- Provide written and electronic data to support energy-usage messaging within the District.
- Contribute information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement operational standards; identify trends and determine system improvements.
- Develop design guidelines and standard operating procedures for electrical systems and related equipment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with four options, prescription coverage, dental insurance with three options, and vision insurance, with no waiting period.
- 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match.
- Employer-funded pension plan.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies.
- Parental leave.
- Free onsite 24/7 fitness center, including training classes, and locker room and shower facilities.
- Onsite cafeteria and coffee shop.
- Additional convenience benefits and discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
