BIM VDC Field Technology Lead

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

 

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

 

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

 

The BIM/VDC Field Technology Lead partners with BIM/VDC team members, field construction teams, and field support staff to drive the effective use of construction technology and bridge the gap between digital models and field processes. This role supports both field operations and office-based modeling efforts, helping ensure alignment between BIM models and field installations while improving coordination, installation accuracy, and efficiency.

 

The Lead serves as an advocate for technology adoption on jobsites and travels to project locations to provide hands-on training, technical support, and guidance on integrating technology into daily construction workflows. Equipment and technologies supported include robotic total stations, LiDAR scanners, 360-degree walkthrough cameras, virtual reality capture tools, and drones.

 

This role is also responsible for managing field technology equipment throughout its lifecycle, including maintaining equipment condition and readiness, coordinating repairs and servicing, tracking equipment location and usage, and purchasing new equipment to meet project needs. Through ongoing collaboration, training, and equipment management, the Specialist helps teams confidently and consistently use technology to support successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

Field Technology Training & Adoption

• Travel to jobsites to provide hands-on training and technical support for robotic total stations, LiDAR scanners, 360-degree walkthrough cameras, virtual and mixed reality tools, and drones.
• Advocate for the use of construction technology and help field teams integrate equipment and digital tools into daily workflows.
• Develop training materials and equipment-use guidelines to promote consistent practices across projects.
• Provide ongoing coaching and troubleshooting to build team confidence and proficiency with field technology.

Equipment Management & Maintenance

• Manage field technology equipment inventory, tracking equipment location, assignments, usage, and availability across projects.
• Maintain equipment condition and readiness through routine inspections, software and firmware updates, calibration coordination, and scheduled servicing.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors to minimize downtime and disruption to field operations.
• Evaluate equipment needs and coordinate the purchase of new or replacement equipment with BIM/VDC leadership and project teams.

BIM/VDC & Field Integration

• Collaborate with BIM/VDC and field construction teams to connect digital models with field installation processes, supporting accurate layout, coordination, and documentation.
• Support technology-assisted layout and installation verification, helping field teams use model data and robotic total stations effectively.
• Coordinate field data capture and share scans, imagery, and site observations with BIM/VDC teams to support model coordination and identify installation discrepancies.
• Gather feedback from field teams and recommend improvements to technology workflows, training, and equipment selection to meet project needs.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of construction practices, electrical systems, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to perform due diligence and conduct risk assessments.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in all interactions.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proven proficiency with robotic total stations and hands-on experience using LiDAR scanners, 360-degree cameras, or other construction field technologies.
• Understanding of field layout and installation verification processes, including the ability to interpret construction drawings and apply BIM model information to field activities.
• Ability to view, navigate, and use project information in Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Trimble Field Points, and AutoCAD, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience training and supporting field personnel in the use of construction technology, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and tracking field technology equipment.
• Relevant hands-on experience using construction field technologies, including robotic total stations, 3D scanning, digital layout, or reality capture tools.
• Experience managing field technology equipment, including maintenance, inventory tracking, and coordination of repairs or purchases, preferred.

Education & Experience

• A degree or technical certification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, BIM/VDC, or a related field is beneficial. Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be strongly considered.
• Demonstrated experience supporting field construction teams through technology training, equipment troubleshooting, and the use of digital models and construction drawings.
• Electrical construction experience preferred, particularly with installation practices, field layout, and coordination.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

About half of the time, you will work in a typical office environment.  Periodically, you will travel to a construction job site to perform job duties. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

 

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.  Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.  In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k. 

 

Salary Range: $79,000 - $115,000

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

 

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

 

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

 

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.