VDC Project Lead

At SJS VDC, Inc., we are looking for team members who embody our core values:
Dedication, Hunger, and Respect. We value integrity, open communication, and honesty. We work hard, support one another, and have fun doing it. If that sounds like you, continue reading!

As a VDC (Virtual Design Construction) Project Lead at SJS VDC, Inc., you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of multiple electrical construction modeling projects from project kickoff through final deliverables.

You will be responsible for overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, manpower, quality, and deliverables
, while providing clear direction to the VDC production team. You will work closely with contractors, project teams, field personnel, fabrication teams, and SJS modelers to ensure the model accurately reflects the project requirements and can be effectively used for

• Lead multiple electrical VDC projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, manpower, and client expectations.
• Review contract documents and develop project execution plans that align modeling activities with project requirements and construction objectives.
• Direct the development of constructible electrical models that support coordination, fabrication, prefabrication, and field installation.
• Lead multi-trade coordination efforts, identify and resolve clashes and constructability issues, and facilitate RFIs as needed to support project execution.
• Provide technical leadership to VDC production teams by establishing priorities, enforcing modeling standards, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and risks while communicating status, challenges, and solutions to customers, project teams, and company leadership.

• Strong experience with electrical construction, electrical installation, or electrical VDC modeling
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• Strong understanding of how electrical systems are installed, coordinated, prefabricated, and constructed in the field
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• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, manpower, and deliverables
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• Ability to understand construction documents and translate project requirements into actionable modeling direction.
• Demonstrated leadership while working in a demanding environment with competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with an emphasis on constructability and practical field solutions
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• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively work with customers, contractors, field personnel, fabrication teams, and internal production staff.
• Ability to identify project risks and proactively address issues before they impact the project.

Bachelor's degree AND/OR significant experience in Electrical Construction, Electrical Engineering, VDC/BIM, or a related field.

• Significant electrical construction experience with electrical VDC/BIM modeling and coordination, particularly in Revit.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, installation methods, coordination, and constructability.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, details, schedules, and construction documents while understanding prefabrication, shop drawings, and field installation requirements
• Experience with Revit and other BIM/VDC technologies such as AutoCAD MEP
• Experience with trade coordination and clash detection.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and schedule.

Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and FTO (flexible time off).

• Support for continued training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Exposure to a wide range of electrical construction and VDC projects.
• The opportunity to work with a team focused on improving how electrical construction projects are modeled, coordinated, fabricated, and built.

This position can support remote work or work out of our Battle Creek, MI office.