Preconstruction Designer: BIM, VDC & Coordination Expert

Aldridge Electric; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Preconstruction Designer to join our dynamic design team. This role collaborates with project teams, the VDC team, and the Prefabrication group to streamline coordination from the start of a project through installation and closeout.

Join a growing firm that values safety, innovation, and teamwork. You will develop constructability drawings, generate BOMs, and support BIM coordination while ensuring adherence to NEC and local codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of electrical materials and installation methods.
• Knowledge of the NEC, local codes, and construction safety requirements.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or completion of Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Skilled Bluebeam drafting for layout, one-lines, schematics, and conceptual sketches.
• General computer literacy; CAD and BIM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams and prefabrication to understand the build plan and design needs for the project.
• Generate system layout and design drawings for constructability.
• Develop detail drawings to scale with installation info and section views as needed.
• Create bill of materials for procurement.
• Coordinate with the project team and BIM team through the 3D modeling and coordination process.
• Identify and understand pertinent project specifications, contract drawings, and scope of work.
• Educate project teams and clients about the benefits of Virtual Design and Construction.
• Assist with scheduling builds for timely delivery.
• Estimating assistance and take-offs.
• Site visits during construction phase as needed.

Skills

Bluebeam drafting

3D modeling

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Electrical assemblies knowledge

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk CAD

BIM

Trimble layout

2D drafting

Job description

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Preconstruction Designer to join our dynamic design team. This role collaborates with project teams, the VDC team, and the Prefabrication group to streamline coordination from the start of a project through installation and closeout.

Join a growing firm that values safety, innovation, and teamwork. You will develop constructability drawings, generate BOMs, and support BIM coordination while ensuring adherence to NEC and local codes.