Virtual Design Construction Specialist

About Lighthouse Electric

At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings — we power opportunity. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high‑quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, efficiently, and with integrity. We believe great companies are built by great people.

That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact. Here, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.

• Stability + Growth – Established company with a strong backlog of major projects
• Impactful Work – Be part of high‑profile, large‑scale electrical builds
• Empowered Professionals – We trust our experts to lead and innovate
• Team‑First Culture – Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success
• Strong Benefits Investment – Company‑paid health coverage + 401(k) match
• Career Development – We promote from within and value long‑term growth

The Virtual Design Construction Specialist is responsible for carrying out assigned pre‑construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards and actively participating in continuous improvement.

A VDC Specialist I is responsible for the following:

• Produces, edits, and coordinates 3D object‑oriented models
• Produces, annotates, and details fabrication and field installation shop drawings
• Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures
• Identifies model related issues to the project team
• Maintains regular contact with their project team
• Develops a basic knowledge of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

A VDC Specialist II is responsible for VDC Specialist I activities and the following:

• Acts as a mentor to newer team members
• Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings
• Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts
• Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company’s BIM-related goals, initiatives, and standards
• Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects

A VDC Specialist III is responsible for VDC Specialist I and II activities and the following:

• Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
• Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best practices to encourage personal and professional peer development
• Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings, communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub‑contractors

A VDC Specialist IV is responsible for VDC Specialist I, II and III activities and the following:

• Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements
• Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards
• Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM-related schedules and bill of materials
• Maintains, monitors, and QC the health of project BIM models
  
  Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards

• Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar, preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:
• Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
• BIM
  360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms
• Demonstrated competency modeling from a 2D document to produce a 3D model

• Construction experience
• Effective interoffice collaboration
• Skilled problem‑solving ability and a strong…