Lead Constructability Specialist

ArchKey Solutions LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking a Lead Constructability Specialist to advance constructability practices across major projects. You will guide planning, integration, and execution of constructability and prefabrication strategies, ensuring standards and continuous improvement across teams, aligning with policies and industry regulations.

The role bridges field operations, engineering, and executive leadership, driving model-based construction, safety, and efficiency while facilitating design

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 15 years of progressive electrician experience in electrical construction with field leadership, VDC/BIM coordination, or prefabrication.
• Advanced proficiency with Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Revizto, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and fabrication modeling platforms. Familiarity with Revit a plus.
• Expert level knowledge of the NEC, construction methods, and electrical systems installation practices.
• Experience with corporate innovation initiatives, digital transformation, or construction technology adoption.
• recognized as a subject matter expert in constructability within the electrical or broader construction industry.
• Active involvement in industry forums, trade organizations, or technical working groups.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction, Target Value Design, and model-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

• Leads the constructability effort across large programs or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develops and/or reviews redlines and initial layouts to support field coordination and design validation.
• Establishes enterprise-wide standards, workflows, and tools to ensure consistent application of constructability principles.
• Serves as the top constructability resource for project executives, operations leadership, VDC teams, and prefabrication departments.
• Influences design development during preconstruction and engineering to optimize safety, schedule, cost, and prefab.
• Directs constructability input during milestone design reviews and value design workshops.
• Supports constructability elements of pursuits and client/partner interviews.
• Partners with prefabrication leaders to drive scalable, assembly-driven design and modular construction.
• Helps develop prefab scopes, installation workflows, and field logistics to improve quality and labor productivity.
• Captures feedback from field and prefab operations to improve future designs.
• Leads pilots of new technologies or workflows (model-to-fab, AR/VR validation, AI clash resolution).
• Evaluates software/tools for constructability efficiency and standardization.
• Contributes to digital transformation initiatives related to design and construction integration.
• Leads, mentors, and develops Constructability Specialists and Senior Specialists across business units.
• Conducts training sessions, publishes guidelines, and shares best practices.
• Supports resource planning and team development to meet project demand.
• Makes safety-conscious decisions and leverages LEAN concepts for efficient operations.
• Promotes ArchKey mission, DEI, and high-quality services.

Skills

Navisworks

BIM 360/ACC

Revizto

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Fabrication modeling

NEC knowledge

Change management

Leadership

Communication

LEAN Construction

VDC coordination

Tools

Navisworks

BIM 360/ACC

Revizto

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Lead Constructability Specialist
This position is based out of our any of our regional offices or 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

The Lead Constructability Specialist is a senior technical and operational leader responsible for advancing constructability practices across the enterprise. This role guides and oversees the planning, integration, and execution of constructability and prefabrication strategies on major projects, ensures consistent standards across teams, and mentors others in applying best-known methods. The Lead acts as the bridge between field operations, engineering, VDC, and executive leadership ensuring constructability is embedded in all stages of design and construction. They help scale and standardize constructability workflows, drive continuous improvement, and shape the company’s strategic approach to model-based construction and field-first design, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Has strong knowledge of building codes as they relate to design.
• Has strong communication skills and ability to support field electricians.

Day in the life

• Leads the constructability effort across large programs or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develops and/or reviews redlines and initial layouts to support field coordination and design validation.
• Establishes enterprise-wide standards, workflows, and tools to ensure consistent application of constructability principles.
• Serves as the top constructability resource for project executives, operations leadership, VDC teams, and prefabrication departments.
• Influences design development during preconstruction and engineering to optimize for safety, schedule, cost, and prefab.
• Directs constructability input during milestone design reviews, targets value design workshops and field coordination planning.
• Supports constructability elements of project pursuits and interviews with clients and partners.
• Partners with prefabrication leaders to drive scalable, assembly-driven design and modular construction across projects.
• Helps develop prefab scopes, installation workflows, and field logistics that improve quality and labor productivity.
• Ensures feedback loops from field and prefab operations are captured and used to enhance future designs.
• Leads efforts to pilot and adopts new technologies or workflows that enhance constructability, such as model-to-fab solutions, AR/VR site validation, or AI-supported clash resolution.
• Evaluates software and toolsets for constructability efficiency and standardization across teams.
• Contributes to digital transformation initiatives related to design and construction integration.
• Leads, mentors, and develops Constructability Specialists and Senior Specialists across business units and project teams.
• Conducts training sessions, publishes guidelines, and shares best practices internally and externally.
• Supports resource planning and team development to meet project demand.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience as an electrician in electrical construction with significant time spent in field leadership, VDC/BIM coordination, or prefabrication.
• Advanced proficiency with Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Revizto, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and fabrication modeling platforms. Familiarity with Revit a plus.
• Expert level knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), construction methods, and electrical systems installation practices.
• Prior involvement in corporate innovation initiatives, digital transformation, or construction technology adoption.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in constructability within the electrical or broader construction industry.
• Active involvement in industry forums, trade organizations, or technical working groups.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction, Target Value Design, and model-driven workflows.
• Experience building and managing technical teams and supporting enterprise-level process improvement.
• Strong influence and collaboration skills across all levels—from field teams to executives.
• Proven ability to standardize, scale, and improve constructability and prefab processes.
• Effective communicator and change agent with a mindset for innovation and growth.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive in seeking out areas for improvement and innovation.
• Skilled at providing constructive feedback and documenting coordination outcomes.

Travel

• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to job sites is required as needed, sometimes requiring overnight trips.

Salary Range

• $111,000 – $150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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 Affidative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MN70-0