BIM/VDC Lead - St. Louis, MO

Slifco Electric; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contractor in St. Louis seeking a seasoned BIM Project Lead to bridge design, project management, and field operations on high-impact electrical projects.

You will lead modeling and coordination, manage BIM resources, ensure drawings are accurate and ready for installation, and mentor the team across fast-paced builds. This role offers growth within a growing electrical contractor and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BIM experience within electrical or MEP construction.
• Proven experience leading BIM coordination on large-scale project.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation and construction workflows.
• Experience working in the Mission Critical sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM execution and coordination for complex electrical construction projects.
• Serve as the main BIM point of contact for project teams, trade partners, and consultants.
• Oversee production and release of construction drawings.
• Execute and maintain BIM standards, processes, and workflows.
• Manage Revit project setup, organization, and model maintenance.
• Schedule and oversee workloads for BIM Specialists, Engineers, and outside consultants.
• Review models and drawings to ensure accuracy, constructability, and coordination completion.
• Lead internal and multi-trade coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field leadership to resolve constructability challenges.
• Support prefabrication planning and installation strategies through detailed modeling.
• Mentor and support BIM team members while promoting continuous improvement.

Skills

BIM coordination

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

ACC

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our BIM Team! Slifco Electric

Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations.

Department: BIM

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis

Reporting To: BIM Manager

The Role

As a BIM Project Lead, you’ll serve as the primary BIM authority on assigned projects, bridging the gap between design, project management, and field operations. You will lead modeling and coordination efforts, manage internal and external BIM resources, and ensure construction drawings are accurate, coordinated, and ready for installation. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and construction knowledge to support successful project delivery from preconstruction through completion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead BIM execution and coordination for complex electrical construction projects.
• Serve as the main BIM point of contact for project teams, trade partners, and consultants.
• Oversee production and release of Slifco construction drawings.
• Execute and maintain Slifco BIM standards, processes, and workflows.
• Manage Revit project setup, organization, and model maintenance.
• Schedule and oversee workloads for BIM Specialists, Engineers, and outside consultants.
• Review models and drawings to ensure accuracy, constructability, and coordination completion.
• Lead internal and multi-trade coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field leadership to resolve constructability challenges.
• Support prefabrication planning and installation strategies through detailed modeling.
• Mentor and support BIM team members while promoting continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of BIM experience within electrical or MEP construction.
• Proven experience leading BIM coordination on large-scale project.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation and construction workflows.
• Experience working in the Mission Critical sector is required.
• Required Software:
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Preferred Software

• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work on large, high-impact industrial and mission critical projects.
• Be part of a collaborative team connecting BIM, field, and project leadership.
• Opportunity to lead BIM execution on complex, fast-paced builds.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding electrical contractor.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term stability.
• A culture built on ownership, accountability, and teamwork.

Ready to Power Up Your Career?

Mandatory Hiring Requirements: Resume, References, Background Check

Slifco Electric LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer