Electrical BIM Lead for Digital Project Delivery

PayneCrest Electric, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead digital project delivery, design coordination, and constructability for complex industrial and commercial projects.

This role bridges engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution, ensuring models are install-ready, compliant with NEC, and aligned with construction sequencing. You will mentor BIM staff and collaborate with project teams to optimize cost, schedule, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting electrical construction projects in BIM, VDC, engineering, or design-build environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading constructability-driven modeling and field coordination workflows.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage direct reports.
• PE License is preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical and digital delivery lead for plan/specification, design-assist, and design-build electrical projects.
• Lead the development and coordination of electrical models and designs including one-line diagrams, power distribution systems, lighting layouts, controls, and equipment placement while ensuring NEC compliance.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to produce coordinated, installation-ready models and drawings, and lead BIM coordination for clash-free integration with other trades. Drive constructability reviews and proactively identify installation constraints, access issues, sequencing conflicts, and productivity risks prior to field execution.
• Collaborate closely with field leadership and prefabrication teams to incorporate labor efficiency, modularization, and fabrication strategies into design and modeling workflows.
• Support value engineering initiatives by developing cost-effective technical solutions without sacrificing performance, safety, or quality.
• Partner with project managers, estimators, and operations leadership to align BIM deliverables with project schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and construction sequencing.
• Manage and mentor BIM Engineers, Designers, and VDC resources, including workload planning, performance development, and technical training.
• Establish and enforce modeling standards, coordination workflows, and quality control processes across projects.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and client-facing discussions to provide technical leadership during preconstruction and execution phases.

Skills

BIM Leadership

Design Coordination

Electrical Systems

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead digital project delivery, design coordination, and constructability for complex industrial and commercial projects.

This role bridges engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution, ensuring models are install-ready, compliant with NEC, and aligned with construction sequencing. You will mentor BIM staff and collaborate with project teams to optimize cost, schedule, and safety.