VDC Designer (100% Remote)

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a VDC Designer/Coordinator to support a technology-focused construction team. This fully remote role emphasizes BIM/VDC modeling in Revit for low-voltage and technology systems across commercial and industrial projects, with a strong emphasis on coordination and constructability.

You will work autonomously, coordinating with multiple disciplines and contributing to the growth of VDC workflows. The position is contract-to-hire and open to candidates across the United States.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Revit for BIM/VDC modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines in a design/construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate BIM/VDC models using Revit for low-voltage, electrical, and technology systems.
• Support BIM coordination for low-voltage and technology scopes on commercial/industrial projects.
• Review construction drawings and documents to understand project requirements.
• Identify coordination needs within drawings, including ceiling conditions and potential conflicts.
• Translate project requirements into coordinated models and deliverables.
• Coordinate with design and construction disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination to resolve clashes and ensure constructability.
• Incorporate QA/QC comments to maintain model/documentation quality.
• Maintain accuracy and organization of BIM models and project documentation.
• Manage assigned work independently with high ownership.
• Support projects across multiple U.S. time zones.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Time zone coordination

Strong communication

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Job Title: VDC Designer / Coordinator

Job Description

This fully remote VDC Designer / Coordinator role supports a technology-focused construction team delivering low-voltage and building systems coordination for complex commercial and industrial projects. You will focus heavily on BIM and Revit, construction document interpretation, and multidisciplinary VDC workflows to produce accurate, coordinated models and documentation. The position offers a high level of autonomy, strong growth potential, and the opportunity to work with innovative construction technology and building automation systems across a wide range of project types and markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate detailed BIM/VDC models using Revit for low-voltage, electrical, and technology systems.
• Support BIM coordination efforts for low-voltage and technology scopes across commercial and industrial projects.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other construction documents to understand project requirements.
• Identify coordination requirements within architectural and MEP drawings, including ceiling conditions and potential system conflicts.
• Translate project requirements into coordinated models, drawings, and other high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate actively with other design and construction disciplines throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination efforts to resolve clashes and ensure constructability.
• Review, incorporate, and track comments received through the QA/QC process to maintain model and documentation quality.
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and consistency of BIM models and project documentation at all times.
• Manage assigned work independently with a high level of ownership and minimal oversight.
• Support projects across multiple U.S. time zones and adjust to varying project schedules as needed.
• Contribute to the growth and refinement of VDC workflows and best practices within the team.

Essential Skills

• 35+ years of hands-on Revit experience, with strong proficiency in model creation and coordination.
• Strong understanding of construction documents and drawings, including the ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP plans.
• Ability to independently interpret construction documents and determine what needs to be modeled or coordinated without extensive direction.
• Previous BIM/VDC coordination experience supporting construction or building systems projects.
• Experience working through a typical project workflow from receiving project requirements through coordination and QA/QC.
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines and stakeholders in a construction or design environment.
• Strong technical background and attention to detail when developing and reviewing models and documentation.
• Ability to work independently, be productive with limited oversight, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Flexibility to support projects across different time zones within the United States.
• Strong Revit skills combined with practical construction knowledge and familiarity with BIM/VDC workflows.
• Exposure to low-voltage or electrical systems sufficient to support coordination and model accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with electrical contractors, particularly on commercial or industrial projects.
• background with low-voltage contractors or integrators, including data, communications, and related systems.
• Experience with security systems contractors or integrators, including coordination of security and access control systems.
• Prior work on BIM/VDC teams supporting electrical or technology scopes.
• Experience in commercial or industrial construction environments, especially complex facilities.
• Experience with low-voltage, electrical, security, or technology systems is highly preferred.
• Comfort working in a growing, technology-focused VDC group with evolving processes and tools.
• Ability to thrive in a high-autonomy environment and contribute to long-term team and career growth.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position that offers a high degree of autonomy and ownership over your work. You will collaborate with a technology-focused VDC team supporting a variety of complex commercial and industrial projects, including correctional facilities, healthcare facilities, manufacturing facilities, and other large-scale or specialized buildings. The work involves extensive use of Revit and BIM/VDC tools, as well as regular interaction with architectural, MEP, electrical, and low-voltage stakeholders across multiple U.S. time zones. The culture emphasizes strong collaboration, continuous learning, and exposure to innovative construction technology and building automation systems. Team members benefit from a strong company culture, the opportunity to join a growing VDC and technology group at an early stage, significant long-term career growth potential, and the ability to expand both technical and professional experience while working across diverse project types and markets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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