Senior Construction Technology Specialist
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.
About the role
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
Pay
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.