Assistant Project Manager ( BIM / VDC )

Hilscher Clarke Electric; Pataskala (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

PTO

Health Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Hilscher-Clarke is hiring an Assistant Project Manager (BIM/VDC) for Canton or Pataskala, Ohio. This full-time role supports BIM coordination, project documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in construction or related fields and BIM workflow experience, plus strong communication and organization. Opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years in construction management, engineering, architecture, electrical contracting or related field preferred.
• BIM/VDC workflow experience highly preferred.
• Experience with electrical contractors, MEP subs, or general contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage BIM-related RFIs and submittals from initiation to completion with proper documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, dashboards and action-item trackers (Smartsheet and more).
• Attend coordination meetings; prepare minutes and follow-up items with stakeholders.
• Perform QA/QC on BIM coordination models and installation drawings.
• Ensure field-issued drawings are current, approved and ready for field installation.
• Assist with model approvals, clash detection, milestones, and overall BIM progress.
• Read and review drawings, specifications and installation docs for coordination.
• Build strong relationships with PMs, BIM leads, field personnel, subs and vendors.
• Assist in preparing project reports and status updates for management and teams.
• Provide administrative support for BIM/VDC projects and keep records organized.
• Relocation/travel within state may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

ACC/BIM 360

ProjectSight

Smartsheet

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Join Hilscher-Clarke as a full-time Assistant Project Manager (BIM / VDC) in Canton or Pataskala, Ohio, where we're more than a team - we're more like a family. At Hilscher-Clarke, our people embody our core values of Faith, Integrity, Respect, Selflessness, and Teamwork every day. With over a century of leadership in electrical contracting across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia, we deliver excellence in commercial, industrial, specialty, and residential projects. Join our family at Hilscher-Clarke and contribute to a legacy of excellence and values-driven success.

Hilscher-Clarke offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus opportunities, opportunities for advancement, PTO, Health Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), and 401(k) matching.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track BIM-related RFIs and submittals from initiation through completion while ensuring timely responses and proper documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, dashboards, and action-item trackers utilizing Smartsheet and other project management software.
• Attend project coordination meetings, prepare detailed meeting minutes, document action items, and communicate follow-up items with project stakeholders.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of BIM coordination models and installation drawings to identify discrepancies prior to fabrication and installation.
• Ensure all field-issued drawings are current, approved, accurately formatted, and ready for field installation.
• Assist with tracking model approvals, clash detection, coordination milestones, and overall BIM project progress.
• Read and review engineering drawings, specifications, product information, and installation documentation to support project coordination.
• Build and maintain relationships with Project Managers, BIM Leads, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, design professionals, and other Hilscher-Clarke team members.
• Assist in preparing project reports, documentation, and status updates for management and project teams.
• Support administrative functions for BIM/VDC projects while maintaining organized and accurate project records.
• Relocation and/or travel throughout the state may be required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction management, engineering, architecture, electrical contracting, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working within a BIM/VDC workflow is highly preferred.
• Experience working for an electrical contractor, MEP subcontractor, or general contractor is preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies within construction documents and BIM models.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Software proficiency including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, and Smartsheet.
• Basic familiarity with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360), ProjectSight, or similar BIM software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Understanding of BIM coordination processes and how virtual models translate to field installation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Office - Canton, Ohio or Pataskala, Ohio (Hybrid)

Hilscher-Clarke is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws