Full-Time

Electrical VDC / BIM Coordinator

Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

No salary listed

Tempe, AZ, USA

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Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical BIM, VDC, or coordination
  • Strong proficiency in Revit; experience with Evolve MEP preferred
  • Experience supporting commercial and/or industrial electrical construction projects
  • Solid understanding of electrical systems, installation methods, and sequencing
  • Knowledge of constructability and how drawings translate to field execution
  • Experience with clash detection and multi-trade coordination
  • Experience creating installation-ready drawings for field use
  • Familiarity with tools such as Navisworks, Bluebeam, and related coordination platforms
  • Ability to work directly with Project Managers, Foremen, and field teams in a collaborative environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable plans
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changes
  • Proactive problem-solver who can identify issues early and drive solutions
  • Exposure to underground (UG) layout and early-phase planning is highly preferred
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain detailed electrical BIM models using Revit and Evolve MEP
  • Develop installation-ready drawings including layout, shop, prefab, and spooling packages
  • Support UG layout, routing, and stub-up planning to reduce field errors and rework
  • Assist with layout points and coordination for total station / field layout
  • Identify and resolve clashes and coordination issues across trades before installation
  • Participate in and contribute to coordination and pull planning meetings
  • Partner directly with Project Managers and Foremen to align on installation approach and sequencing
  • Update models and drawings based on field input, RFIs, and evolving project conditions
  • Track, manage, and help resolve coordination issues and model revisions
  • Identify and drive prefabrication opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce labor in the field
  • Review drawings and models for accuracy, constructability, and completeness
  • Ensure deliverables are clear, organized, and usable by field teams
  • Support continuous improvement in planning, coordination, and field execution processes

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paceline Equity Partners' $50M investment funds add-on acquisitions in HVAC and plumbing.
  • 12 acquisitions employ over 1,100 people targeting $1B annual revenue per CEO Steven Carroll.
  • Wallace Electric partnership enhances refrigeration, industrial, and electrical service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures across 29+ acquisitions erode cohesion in 18–24 months.
  • Data center revenue concentration loses 10–15% if AWS or Google exits.
  • Talent poaching by Comfort Systems USA targets key leaders in 12–24 months.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso Industries delivers comprehensive MEP+ services integrating HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and automation.
  • Decentralized model preserves acquired companies' brand identities and entrepreneurial spirits.
  • Focuses on west-of-Mississippi acquisitions like YES LLC and ENETK LLC in North Dakota.

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Company News

ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million

The Business Journals
Nov 27th, 2023
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners

Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.