Lead BIM Specialist

ArchKey Solutions LLC; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchKey is seeking a Lead BIM Specialist to guide BIM execution plans and project workflows across electrical and related disciplines. You will mentor staff and coordinate with project teams to ensure BIM standards are followed. The role emphasizes strong Revit expertise and collaboration with project managers.

The position supports flexible work arrangements, with occasional travel to support project delivery and BIM coordination across regional offices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in BIM, engineering or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 5–6 years of BIM modeling experience.
• Experience with Revit, Autodesk, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office; Evolve is a plus.
• Knowledge of NEC and contracts, plans and specifications basics.
• Strong project life cycle understanding and desire to grow in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM coordination and guidance for project teams, ensure BIM execution plans are followed.
• Maintain high-level Revit knowledge to support software usage and electrical tasks.
• Complete 2D/3D drafting to support electrical construction initiatives in Revit.
• Implement BIM standards and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and communicate with project stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with customers, foremen, contractors and vendors.
• Provide training, mentoring, and performance feedback to staff as needed.

Skills

Growth mindset

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Revit

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Evolve

Job description

Description

Lead BIM Specialist
This position can work out of any of our regional offices or fully remote.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

As a Lead BIM Specialist, you will be r esponsible for providing both project team guidance and training related to project-specific building information modeling (BIM) execution plans and (BIM) project workflow criteria. The Lead BIM Specialist works closely with project managers and others that involves project planning as required for each specific project. Th e Lead BIM Specialist plays a key role in the design process and will provide direction to other team members.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Is detail oriented and has strong organizational skills.
• Is able to coach and mentor others with excellent listening and communication skills.

Day in the life

• Facilitates BIM, planning strategies, daily work plans and maintains accountability on assigned projects from inception through completion, in consultation with the project team and monitors quality of work product.
• Functions as the production subject matter expert by maintaining a high user level of knowledge of Revit to support questions regarding both software use and electrical specific tasks.
• Completes 2D and 3D drafting tasks to support electrical construction initiatives, utilizing Revit.
• Supports and implements all BIM, prefab, technologies, and planning standards. Provides recommendations for changes to improve standards and procedures, as necessary.
• Attends BIM coordination meetings and maintains appropriate communications with all appropriate parties as needed. Makes plan changes according to feedback received.
• Builds strong, effective relationships with customers, foremen, project team, specialty contractors, vendors, suppliers, user groups and others that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Participates in electrical construction-related training to maintain a high level of proficiency and updated technical skills.
• Provides communications, mentoring, training and teambuilding to staff and other co-workers as needed. Coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in building information modeling (BIM), engineering or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-6 years of BIM modeling experience.
• Experience and proficiency using Revit, Autodesk, Bluebeam software and Microsoft Office. Experience using Evolve software is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code, safety codes, and best practices. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic project management training, experience, and skills. Understanding of the project life cycle.
• A strong desire to learn more about electrical design and construction, with a commitment to being a dependable team player and growing with the Company.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affir​mative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MN70-0