Full-Time

VDC Manager

Digital Construction & Coordination, Electrical Construction

Sargent Electric

Sargent Electric

201-500 employees

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

Travel to project sites, training programs, trade shows, and conferences may be required as approved by leadership.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
3D Modeling

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Requirements
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, coordination processes, and digital construction workflows.
  • Experience creating and managing 3D models, coordinated trade models, and installation documentation.
  • Knowledge of construction sequencing, constructability reviews, and clash detection processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work effectively within tight project schedules and changing priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Champion a culture of safety by integrating company safety standards into modeling practices, coordination workflows, and digital deliverables.
  • Lead the development and execution of project-specific VDC strategies, aligning modeling efforts with construction schedules and installation sequencing.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop internal and subcontracted VDC resources, ensuring consistency, quality, and technical excellence.
  • Create and oversee detailed 3D electrical models, coordinated trade models, and construction deliverables.
  • Drive coordination efforts with architects, engineers, contractors, and trade partners to identify and resolve clashes before installation.
  • Serve as a technical resource for Construction Design Leaders, Project Managers, Estimators, Field Leaders, and clients.
  • Support preconstruction efforts through the development of conceptual layouts, sketches, design alternatives, and quantity-based inputs.
  • Coordinate modeled content to support fabrication drawing development and organizational fabrication goals.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and maintain clear communication with project stakeholders.
  • Help develop and refine modeling standards, documentation protocols, workflows, and software utilization strategies.
  • Evaluate project performance and recommend improvements that strengthen digital construction execution across the organization.
  • Maintain and expand knowledge of electrical installation practices, the National Electrical Code, and industry best practices.
  • Travel to project sites, training programs, trade shows, and conferences as approved by leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least three years of demonstrated success as a VDC Specialist or VDC Manager supporting large-scale or hyperscale construction projects.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, eVolve, Allied BIM, and other related VDC and construction software platforms.
  • Strong understanding of fabrication workflows and model-based construction practices.
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes and electrical installation standards.

Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1907

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sargent posted dozens of openings in 2026, signaling active project backlog and growth.
  • Facebook on May 22, 2026 announced Constructel Visabeira acquisition, expanding cross-selling opportunities.
  • 2026 NWIBRT honors and safety-week recruiting strengthen retention across Indiana and Ohio crews.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 08-CA-391226 opened July 22, 2026, alleging discharge retaliation.
  • Private-equity ownership under Constructel can squeeze margins if integration misses 2026 targets.
  • Storm-response contracting concentrates revenue in disaster cycles; a quiet hurricane season hits utilization immediately.

What makes Sargent Electric unique

  • Constructel Visabeira acquired Sargent Electric in 2024, adding global electrical-services scale.
  • Sargent spans industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and 24/7 storm-response work nationwide.
  • Sargent won NECA Project Excellence for Carnegie Music Hall LED lighting in 2024.

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Company News

Energy Oil & Gas
Jun 1st, 2025
With over 100 years of experience, Sargent Electric is driving the projects powering US electrical infrastructure

As the steel industry advanced and new target markets emerged, Sargent continued its expansion across the United States, opening offices in Maine, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and another in Pennsylvania.