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Senior VDC Specialist

Guarantee Electrical Company · Saint Louis, MO, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Full Time

Partner. Energize. Deliver.
Join our

St. Louis

team as a

Senior VDC Specialist

and become an employee of a nationally recognized

Top Workplace!

Why Work for Us?
Benefits, Compensation, Community Involvement and Employee Appreciation
Each member of the Guarantee team is an essential partner in building our successful future. Guarantee offers a rewarding career path, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits package. This includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is 100% company funded and employee owned. We own it! As employee-owners, we work with and for each other. We share a commitment to excellence and know that our efforts deliver exceptional results.

We offer robust benefits with a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. Employees are also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses. We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accidental, critical illness, life and disability insurances, PTO, and a matching 401K plan.

Our GECO Gives program highlights our mission to give back to our communities through community outreach, philanthropy and volunteering. Some of our favorites being Pedal the Cause, KIDstruction, Big Brothers Big Sisters and more!

Responsibilities
In this role, you will lead complex VDC efforts, drive innovation, and provide technical guidance across projects:

Lead the development and coordination of complex electrical models across multiple projects and project phases

Establish, implement, and continuously improve BIM standards, templates, and best practices across teams

Drive efficiency through advanced modeling techniques, automation, and workflow optimization

Oversee and lead clash detection and coordination efforts across all trades, ensuring timely resolution of conflicts

Serve as the primary VDC point of contact for project management, field leadership, and external partners

Provide high-level troubleshooting for complex modeling, coordination, and software challenges

Develop and refine prefabrication models, assemblies, and installation strategies to support field productivity

Mentor, coach, and develop VDC team members, providing technical oversight and guidance

Contribute to company-wide VDC strategy, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts

Identify risks, design gaps, and constructability challenges early, and proactively drive solutions

Qualifications
We are seeking highly experienced candidates with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities:

Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Deep expertise in BIM/VDC workflows, multi-trade coordination, and large-scale model management

Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems across multiple voltage levels and project types

Proven ability to independently interpret and apply one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and complex design documents

Advanced knowledge of NEC requirements and their practical application, including clearances, conduit fill, and derating

Thorough understanding of grounding and bonding systems

Advanced knowledge of conduit routing, electrical room layout, and constructability best practices

Ability to identify design deficiencies and propose solutions based on code requirements and field installation methods

Experience leading coordination efforts and mentoring team members

Minimum 5+ years' experience in a comparable role.

Work Environment & Expectations

Leads coordination efforts across multiple projects and teams

Communicates directly with project management and field leadership

Coaches and develops VDC team members and project partners

Demonstrates strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities

Promotes a field-first mindset, ensuring constructible and efficient installations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information about Guarantee Electrical Company, please visit www.geco.com

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