Engineering BIM / VDC Manager

PayneCrest Electric

Lincoln, NE

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Bridge Building, Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Customer Relations, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, People Management, Plan Meetings, Procurement Strategy, Professional Engineer, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Value Engineering
LOCATION
Lincoln, NE
POSTED
Today

Overview Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is an established leader in industrial, commercial, and telecom electrical contracting. With over $250M in annual revenue and a national project footprint, PayneCrest delivers engineering-driven solutions for complex construction environments.We are seeking an Engineering BIM / VDC Manager to lead digital project delivery, constructability integration, and electrical design coordination for complex industrial and commercial projects. This role bridges engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution — ensuring models and designs are constructible, fabrication-ready, and aligned with installation workflows.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the technical and digital delivery lead for plan/specification, design-assist, and design-build electrical projects.Lead the development and coordination of electrical models and designs including one-line diagrams, power distribution systems, lighting layouts, controls, and equipment placement while ensuring compliance with NEC and applicable local codes.Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to produce coordinated, installation-ready models and drawings, and lead electrical BIM coordination to achieve clash-free integration with other trades. Drive constructability reviews and proactively identify installation constraints, access issues, sequencing conflicts, and productivity risks prior to field execution.Collaborate closely with field leadership and prefabrication teams to incorporate labor efficiency, modularization, and fabrication strategies into design and modeling workflows.Support value engineering initiatives by developing cost-effective technical solutions without sacrificing performance, safety, or quality.Partner with project managers, estimators, and operations leadership to align BIM deliverables with project schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and construction sequencing.Manage and mentor BIM Engineers, Designers, and VDC resources, including workload planning, performance development, and technical training.Establish and enforce modeling standards, coordination workflows, and quality control processes across projects.Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and client-facing discussions to provide technical leadership during preconstruction and execution phases.QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline — or equivalent field-based electrical construction experience.5+ years of experience supporting electrical construction projects in BIM, VDC, engineering, or design-build environments.Demonstrated experience supporting constructability-driven modeling and field coordination workflows.Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage direct reports.PE License is preferred but not required.Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to Director of Engineering & PrefabricationLOCATION Lincoln, NECOMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experienceBonus opportunityAdditional compensation when travel is requiredWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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PayneCrest Electric