Electrical VDC Project Lead — Construction Innovator

VIATechnik; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (5 plan options)

Dental and vision insurance

Open time off

401(k) fully vested

Home office setup costs

Paid holidays

Job summary

VIATechnik is seeking a VDC Project Manager – Electrical to lead high‑impact electrical BIM/VDC projects across design, coordination, and field delivery. You’ll own the full lifecycle from planning through execution, ensuring models are accurate, coordinated, and truly usable in the field.

Collaborate with distributed teams in the US and internationally, mentor project teams, optimize workflows, and advance tools including AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or similar discipline.
• 5–10 years of project experience for a general contractor, trade contractor, or MEP design firm with 5+ years in a VDC capacity.
• Electrical BIM/VDC experience essential.
• Background in MEP design and managing LOD300-LOD400 Revit models.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, tools, systems, workflows, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead High-Impact Electrical VDC Projects from planning through execution.
• Own the full lifecycle of electrical BIM/VDC projects, ensuring accurate, coordinated, and field-useful deliverables.
• Be the trusted client partner and primary point of contact, translating requirements into clear strategies.
• Continuously improve project delivery by optimizing workflows and coordination processes, integrating new tools including AI and automation.
• Elevate team performance by mentoring and sharing best practices to raise quality and delivery excellence across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

BIM/VDC experience

Communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture/civil engineering/construction management

Tools

Revit

Clash detection tools

Job description

VIATechnik is seeking a VDC Project Manager – Electrical to lead high‑impact electrical BIM/VDC projects across design, coordination, and field delivery. You’ll own the full lifecycle from planning through execution, ensuring models are accurate, coordinated, and truly usable in the field.

Collaborate with distributed teams in the US and internationally, mentor project teams, optimize workflows, and advance tools including AI.