Group Manager (Powercor)

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For over twenty years, MKD Electric has designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields.

In 2021 we partnered with Powercor Services, a growing power design and control systems integrator offering turnkey electrical solutions within the data center space. As a NICET-certified electrical testing, engineering, controls, and automation company, Powercor controls and engineering consultants support organizations providing expert services in electrical testing, system design, electrical engineering, systems integration, commissioning, equipment servicing, and retrofit services.

The Powercor team is seeking a best-in-class Group Manager, willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

The Group Manager oversees a team of NICET certified technicians. The team provides start-up and commissioning support, electrical testing, and engineering services to large data center customers and others in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

What you will do…

Manage the services team and track performance

Develop scope, budget, and manpower needs for projects

Write estimates, proposals, and project documentation

Conduct site visits and attend customer meetings

Identify and negotiate changes in scope

Own projects from conception to closure

Review customer RFPs, engineering drawings, and technical content

Reading and interpreting electrical specifications and drawings

Conduct staff meetings and develop new processes and procedures for strategic direction

Schedule trainings for team members to ensure growth and close gaps in abilities

Develop and maintain a knowledge base library of reference materials for use in preparing proposals, presentations, and technical collateral

Observe all safety rules and Best Practices; Follow all company policies and procedures

All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all company and regulatory laws

Development of department budgets: revenue and CapEx

Develop and maintain relationships with clients

Identify slips in projects and adjust to get them back on track

Identify the needs for hiring and termination of team members as needed

What you will need to succeed…

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and electrical testing fields

Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment

Comprehensive knowledge on NETA ATS/MTS, NFPA 70E/B

Field Service experience

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Ability to travel 10% of the time

NICET/NETA Level 3 or 4 certification preferred

Infrared thermography certification preferred

Salesforce, Proposify, and Spectrum experience a plus

Physical demands…

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Ability to carry and transport up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 20 feet

Must be able to perform site visits and walks

What you’ll love about us…

MKD and Powercor employees are our companies’ greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

On the job training with fully accredited training programs

Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match

Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization

Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric and Powercor are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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