Electrical Constructability Manager – VDC/BIM - San Antonio or Houston, TX

Upgrade Resources; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Upgrade Resources seeks an Electrical Constructability Manager – VDC/BIM for onsite work in San Antonio or Houston, TX. You will oversee constructability phases, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and ensure adherence to company standards throughout detailing and execution.

The role requires a strong background in BIM/CAD workflows, leadership across locations, and the ability to mentor detailing staff while managing diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10 years of related experience, or trade apprenticeship with 8 years in field.
• Field Foreman/General Foreman experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage constructability across the division and ensure project execution aligns with standards.
• Lead coordination, quality control, and budgeting processes including RFPs.
• Coach and develop detailing staff across multiple locations and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Trade/APprentice path with 8+ years field experience

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Constructability Manager – VDC/BIM - San Antonio or Houston, TX

Location: San Antonio or Houston, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 Annually + 20% Annual Performance Bonus

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Electrical Constructability Manager – VDC/BIM oversees and manages the constructability phase of construction projects, partnering with internal departments and external customers to ensure company construction standards are implemented through the detailing process. This role manages coordination, quality control, and overall project execution across the division.

The Electrical Constructability Manager focuses on divisional leadership and cross-functional coordination, coaching, mentoring, and developing detailing staff across multiple locations while leading varied projects that span multiple business functions and organizational units to satisfactory completion. This is an onsite role based in the San Antonio or Houston, Texas area.

This role may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of constructability for the division
• Implement the company's construction standards for all projects through the detailing process
• Ensure quality control standards are met throughout project execution
• Initiate constructability kick-off meetings
• Coach, mentor, and develop assigned staff across different locations
• Identify performance inefficiencies, issues, and risks
• Lead varying projects that involve multiple business functions and organizational units to satisfactory completion
• Develop realistic deliverables, timelines, and measures of success; determine and allocate resources; communicate progress with key stakeholders
• Report implementation progress and provide feedback to divisional management
• Implement industry build standards and changes; maintain current knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Oversee the budgeting process, including RFPs

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10 years of related experience, including project/people management experience, or trade apprentice program completion and 8 years of related field experience
• Field Foreman/General Foreman experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to manage a distributed/multi-location team supporting projects across various geographical locations
• Ability to promote strong working relationships with internal team members
• Knowledgeable of the design and coordination process and the appropriate timing for constructability guidance input
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to project schedules
• Working knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, and CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles