Senior Construction Technology Specialist

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 49,593 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Career development

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Construction Technology Specialist in a hybrid role to lead BIM/VDC coordination, electrical detailing support, and fabrication-ready deliverables across projects.

You will work with Electrical Detailing Leads on modeling and drafting, manage complex coordination challenges, and help advance McKinstry’s BIM standards and best practices within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of 3D/BIM modeling and model management in the AEC field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical trades.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong understanding of multi-trade coordination and fabrication-driven detailing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute BIM coordination and VDC work across projects, including clash detection and model management.
• Support Electrical Detailing Leads with electrical BIM modeling and drafting tasks.
• Assist in electrical fabrication workflow coordination to align with shop requirements.
• Contribute to development and adherence of McKinstry’s BIM standards and configurations.
• Participate in client/GC preconstruction engagements and project pursuits.

Skills

BIM coordination

VDC technology

problem solving

team collaboration

self-directed

mentorship

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Excel

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

The Senior Construction Technology Specialist is a hybrid role that combines BIM/VDC expertise, electrical detailing support, and fabrication-focused construction technology. This individual will support project teams through BIM coordination, model management, clash detection, and VDC execution while partnering closely with Electrical Detailing Leads on electrical modeling, drafting, and fabrication-ready deliverables.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, self-directed professional who enjoys solving complex coordination challenges and helping drive construction technology best practices across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute BIM coordination and VDC technology work on assigned projects, including multi-trade coordination, clash detection and resolution, model management, and platform support across the project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.


• Support Electrical Detailing Leads with electrical BIM modeling and drafting tasks, including the creation and management of electrical trade models, coordination of electrical systems within multi-trade environments, and alignment with fabrication-ready detailing standards.


• Assist in electrical fabrication workflow coordination by ensuring model outputs align with fabrication shop requirements, supporting spool sheet development, and coordinating with Electrical Detailing Leads and the fabrication team to maintain production-ready deliverables.


• Contribute to the development and adherence of McKinstry’s BIM execution standards, content management practices, and platform configurations, supporting the consistency and quality of VDC technology work across projects.


• Participate in client, General Contractor, and preconstruction engagements as needed, supporting coordination reviews and contributing to project pursuits where VDC technology expertise is required.

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in 3D/BIM modeling and model management in the AEC field, with a track record of leading complex project work.


• Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical trades.


• Advanced knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, and the broader Autodesk Construction Cloud ecosystem.


• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle, complex multi-trade coordination, and fabrication-driven detailing workflows.


• Electrical trade field leadership skills.


• Strong peer mentorship and team collaboration skills; ability to lead by example and guide colleagues without formal authority.


• Experience contributing to or developing standards, processes, or best practices within a detailing or VDC environment.


• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, including with external client and GC partners.


• Organized self-starter capable of managing concurrent complex project responsibilities.


• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, OneDrive, Outlook; advanced Excel a plus.


• Experience with iOS, Android, and Windows operating systems required.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay


• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan


• Paid time off and holidays


• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance


• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave


• Transgender inclusive benefits


• Commuter benefits


• Pet insurance


• “Building Good” paid community service time


• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University


• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $36.48 - $61.97 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is considered non-exempt and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The pay range for this position is $36.48 - $61.97 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is considered non-exempt and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.