Electrical Construction Planner

Sargent Electric Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong industry reputation

Collaborative environment

Impact on project efficiency

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company is seeking an Electrical Construction Planner to champion safety, develop installation plans, and support site execution with field‑level collaboration. You will lead model‑based coordination, produce precise layout deliverables, and drive prefabrication strategies to maximize efficiency.

Candidate should have BIM/VDC experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with project teams, ensuring constructability and on‑time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant field; robust technical grounding preferred.
• Experience with BIM, VDC, constructability reviews, and model-based coordination processes.
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms and electrical project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop installation plans, work packages, and construction strategies to improve productivity.
• Produce and maintain layout drawings, installation details, and field-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, general contractors, and trade partners to resolve conflicts.
• Support prefabrication and modular construction to enhance labor productivity.

Skills

Safety culture

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Construction Technology

Construction Management

Engineering Technology

Tools

BIM

Navisworks

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Sargent Electric Company is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Since 1907, we’ve grown into one of the region’s largest and most respected firms and are consistently named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Learn more at www.sargentelectric.com.

Electrical Construction Planner

• Champion our Safety Culture – demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety by incorporating company safety expectations into all planning, layout, coordination, and field support activities.
• Build the Work Before We Build – develop installation plans, work packages, and construction strategies that improve productivity, reduce rework, and support successful project execution.
• Support Field Installation Teams – partner closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and craft professionals to develop practical installation approaches that align with project schedules, labor plans, fabrication initiatives, and site constraints.
• Develop Construction Layout Deliverables – produce and maintain layout drawings, installation details, total station files, and field‑ready documentation that supports accurate and efficient installation activities.
• Drive Model Based Construction Planning – utilize BIM, VDC, and construction technology platforms to identify conflicts, improve coordination, and support project planning efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Internal and External Stakeholders – collaborate with owners, engineers, general contractors, trade partners, and internal project teams to resolve design conflicts, clarify scope requirements, and improve constructability.
• Support Prefabrication and Modular Construction – identify opportunities to standardize assemblies, improve installation sequencing, and maximize prefabrication strategies to enhance labor productivity and project performance.
• Perform Constructability Reviews – evaluate drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify potential installation challenges, material constraints, access concerns, and sequencing conflicts before they impact field operations.
• Maintain Accurate Project Documentation – organize and manage planning files, layout packages, installation drawings, field revisions, and project records within the Sargent standard folder structures and naming conventions to ensure teams have access to current information.
• Leverage Construction Technology – utilize company‑approved software, layout equipment, technology platforms, and artificial intelligence to improve planning accuracy, coordination efficiency, and field execution.
• Support Continuous Improvement – gather feedback from field leadership and project teams to improve planning standards, layout procedures, constructability reviews, and project execution processes.
• Provide Technical Leadership – serve as a resource to project teams by sharing electrical construction knowledge, installation best practices, and lessons learned from prior projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent written communication skills and proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player.
• Understands the importance of being able to multi‑task.

Qualifications

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• Experience supporting mission critical, commercial, industrial, healthcare, or other large‑scale commercial construction projects.
• Experience with BIM, VDC, constructability reviews, and model‑based coordination processes.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Navisworks, Procore, and similar construction technology platforms.
• Familiarity with electrical prefabrication, modular construction, and lean construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical installation methods, project sequencing, and field construction practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project management, field supervision, design professionals, and trade partners.

Why Sargent Electric?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation.
• Collaborative, team‑driven environment.
• Opportunity to directly impact project success and cost efficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.