Full-Time

Virtual Design Construction Team Lead

Interstates

Interstates

501-1,000 employees

Electrical, automation, and OT solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$79.1k - $98.8k/yr

+ Performance Bonus

Sioux City, IA, USA

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or an associate degree (A.A., A.S.) in a relevant field such as Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a two-year community college or technical college is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Candidates should have 7–15 years of experience in virtual design and construction, project management, or a similar role, preferably within the electrical industry.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
  • Ideal candidates will demonstrate advanced skills in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD software, with a proven record of accomplishment in managing or leading teams in a virtual design environment.
  • Experience with complex project coordination, cross-functional team collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders is essential for this leadership position.
  • Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 35% of your time.
Responsibilities
  • Lead complex projects by establishing conceptual direction, VDC execution strategies, and project schedules.
  • Manage design and coordination schedules across multiple projects, balancing priorities and setting clear milestone dates.
  • Assess resource availability and delegate tasks efficiently to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Mentor design staff by evaluating technical skills and offering targeted learning opportunities.
  • Troubleshoot design, coordination, and installation issues by collaborating with the team to implement effective solutions.
  • Build relationships with field leaders and coach on technical and project leadership best practices.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to define documentation requirements, set objectives, and establish key performance indicators.
  • Hold team members accountable to meet project goals, contractual requirements, and industry standards while overseeing their execution.
  • Leverage expertise to establish standards and best practices, while coaching others on implementation.
  • Build quality client/plant relationships that support current work and lead to large multi-discipline project opportunities, including data center projects.
  • Support data center project planning through VDC coordination, constructability reviews, and documentation strategies.
  • Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and manufacturing teams to support efficient project delivery and issue resolution.
  • Ensure project documentation aligns with construction sequencing, field installation needs, and client requirements.
  • Oversee the improvement and troubleshooting of VDC design tools and software.
  • Drive internal strategic initiatives through collaboration with others.
  • Lead multi-discipline projects as assigned.
  • Direct onsite 3D scanning and Trimble operation as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Ideal candidates will demonstrate advanced skills in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD software, with a proven record of accomplishment in managing or leading teams in a virtual design environment.

Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial facilities. They design, install, and integrate electrical systems, control-and-automation solutions, and OT services to optimize manufacturing and processing operations. Their approach is an integrated, one-stop solution with engineering, project management, and field services delivered by a team treated like family, emphasizing safety, education, and career growth. They leverage a long history (over 65 years) to offer national and global reach with a focus on collaboration and trust across industries like food & beverage, consumer goods, energy & chemical, mining, and water/wastewater. The goal is to help industrial customers build reliable, efficient, and compliant facilities by providing end-to-end electrical, automation, and OT capabilities through a trusted partner relationship.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sioux Center, Iowa

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program launched January 2024 expands skilled labor pipeline.
  • Engage program and Employee Resource Groups strengthen talent retention and community brand loyalty.
  • Industrial automation and OT support services benefit from manufacturing sector's ongoing digital transformation.

What critics are saying

  • Larger firms actively recruit trained apprentices post-completion, threatening 60-75% retention within 24 months.
  • Cloud-native OT platforms and AWS/Azure edge solutions commoditize custom plant floor automation services.
  • Lean IT team managing complex OT/IT convergence creates ransomware vulnerability targeting industrial control systems.

What makes Interstates unique

  • 70-year track record designing, building, and automating industrial manufacturing facilities globally.
  • Structured apprenticeship programs blend classroom instruction with real-world mentorship on active job sites.
  • Integrated electrical, construction, and engineering solutions reduce client coordination across multiple vendors.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Flexible Schedule

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Stock Options

Company Equity

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Parental Leave

Bonus Incentives

Profit Sharing

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Mentorship Program

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Company News

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Aug 15th, 2023
Lending a Helping Hand

To be intentional with making a difference in its communities, Interstates Engineering Inc launched a company-wide program called Engage in 2021.

Interstates
Aug 1st, 2023
Proven Integrity for 30 Years

Over the past 30 years, Interstates has received numerous state and national ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.

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Apr 18th, 2023
Texas Project Receives ABC Of Iowa Award | Interstates

Interstates was recognized with the Award of Excellence in the Electrical – Industrial: $1M - $5M category, as well as the overall Project of the Year at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on April 14 in Des Moines.

VentureBeat
Apr 13th, 2023
Case Study: How Interstates Rehauled Its Aging Data Center Infrastructure

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: Data centers in 2023: How to do more with less. Cloud adoption is growing, but data centers still remain the driving force for most enterprises worldwide. The reason is obvious: You get more control and flexibility over the servers and associated components (like networking equipment and storage). But, when you have a lean IT team at the helm, keeping such infrastructure ready for complex and modern workloads can also be quite a task. Case in point: Iowa-based Interstates, a 60-year-old provider of electrical, construction and engineering solutions, faced the challenge of frequently upgrading data center hardware to meet its business needs. We dive into its digital transformation storyInterstates’ VM-heavy workloadInterstates focuses on design-build electrical projects, plant floor automation and operational technology support for manufacturing and industrial environments