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Electrical VDC/ BIM Manager

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Electrical VDC/BIM Manager (On-Site Support — San Jose, CA)

Duration: 2-year on-site assignment (OSS)

Location: Bay Area, California — candidates must currently reside in the U.S. and be willing to work on-site

Who We Are

ENG is a leading BIM company specializing in hands-on, field-focused Building Information Modeling (BIM) services. Since 2007, we have completed more than 5,000 projects and grown into one of the largest and most experienced BIM production service providers in the United States.

Our 500+ professionals deliver tailored BIM and VDC solutions—including MEP Modeling, VDC/BIM Management, Laser Scanning, and Scan-to-BIM—partnering with architects, engineers, and contractors to bring innovation, accuracy, and constructability to every project.

The Role

We are seeking an Electrical VDC Coordinator (BIM Manager level) to join our team on-site in San Jose, CA supporting a major client. This position will play a key role in leading coordination efforts for electrical scopes on high-complexity projects, while serving as the bridge between the field, remote BIM teams, and the client’s project management group.

General Scope & Goals

The Electrical VDC Coordinator leads the end-to-end electrical coordination process—managing workflows, aligning schedules, and ensuring high-quality model deliverables (LOD 400/500) that meet client and construction standards.

While primarily focused on leadership and coordination, this role remains hands-on, ensuring technical accuracy and direct contribution to modeling and clash detection.

Key Responsibilities

Team Coordination: Supervise and support BIM modelers and electrical specialists.

Field Collaboration: Act as the on-site BIM lead, coordinating between the jobsite, ENG’s remote production team, and other trades.

Stakeholder Management: Maintain constant alignment with the client, project managers, and other disciplines.

Project Execution: Guarantee model accuracy, constructability, and timely delivery.

Technical Support: Mentor team members and provide guidance on standards and best practices.

QA/QC: Review electrical models and drawings for compliance with project and quality standards before submission.

Leadership: Represent ENG’s BIM expertise in coordination meetings, promoting proactive problem-solving and clear communication.

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Training in Electrical or Civil Engineering.

5+ years of experience using Revit and Navisworks for Electrical coordination.

Proven experience leading BIM teams and technical coordination for large projects.

Strong client-facing communication and organizational skills.

Experience with U.S. projects, codes, and construction standards.

Proficiency in LOD 400/500 deliverables, prefabrication, kitting, and spooling workflows.

Must be based in the United States and able to work on-site in San Jose, CA for approximately 2 years.

Nice to Have

Experience in healthcare projects and large-scale commercial construction.

Previous exposure to remote-team coordination from the jobsite.

Familiarity with prefabrication and field installation workflows.

Our Culture

Candor: We value honesty and open communication.

Accountability: We take ownership and deliver on our commitments.

Win-Win Mentality: We focus on long-term partnerships and shared success.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package.

Opportunity to work with industry-leading BIM professionals.

Exposure to cutting-edge construction technology and field innovation.

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