VDC Electrical Planner: Coordinate & Lead Projects

Interstates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Performance Bonus

Career Paths

Career Coaches

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a VDC Planner to partner with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to plan and coordinate virtual design and construction activities. You will apply electrical installation knowledge to define VDC scope, support prefabrication, and align deliverables with project schedules.

The role includes mentoring designers and technicians, resolving field coordination issues, and driving continuous VDC process improvements through collaboration and technology adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical construction management or related field; preferred.
• Journeyman license with 3-5 years of experience in electrical planning, design, or construction coordination.
• Strong understanding of NEC and industry standards; strong planning, scheduling, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with VDC coordination for subcontractors and provide basic guidance.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams on scope, schedules, and prefabrication opportunities for small to medium projects.
• Define VDC scope of work and plan construction activities to match project timelines.
• Recommend electrical installation practices by reviewing past projects and codes.
• Promote planning standards and adopt technology to benefit Interstates and clients.
• Collect project information and communicate changes to teams.
• Mentor designers and technicians in BIM modelling and design best practices.
• Resolve field issues with field leaders and propose solutions.
• Assess project risks and mitigation strategies from project documentation.
• Provide feedback to technicians and designers on deliverables and adjustments.
• Identify and implement VDC workflow improvements from lessons learned.

Skills

VDC coordination

Team collaboration

Project planning

Electrical installation knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical construction management or related field

Journeyman license with 3-5 years of experience

Strong NEC knowledge

Tools

BIM modelling

Job description

Interstates is seeking a VDC Planner to partner with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to plan and coordinate virtual design and construction activities. You will apply electrical installation knowledge to define VDC scope, support prefabrication, and align deliverables with project schedules.

The role includes mentoring designers and technicians, resolving field coordination issues, and driving continuous VDC process improvements through collaboration and technology adoption.