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ArchKey Solutions

Constructability Specialist

ArchKey Solutions, Fenton, Missouri, us, 63099

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Company ArchKey Solutions

Position Title Constructability Specialist

Location Fenton, MO, United States (also based out of Addison, TX)

Department Project Delivery

Category Design/BIM/VDC

About ArchKey ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building, and maintaining electrical, technologies, and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible, electrifying the nation, energizing the future, and bringing communities to life with sustainable, scalable, and equitable solutions.

Position Overview As the Constructability Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring electrical designs are practical, efficient, and field-ready. You will blend hands‑on construction experience with digital coordination tools to proactively identify constructability issues, enhance design accuracy, and support streamlined installations. Your work will bridge the gap between virtual design and field execution, aligning with company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations.

Day in the Life

Review electrical drawings, layouts, and 3D models to assess constructability and field feasibility.

Develop and review redlines, initial layouts, and field-driven design changes to support coordination.

Identify and resolve constructability issues early in the design process.

Recommend design adjustments for safer, faster, and more efficient installations, including modular and prefabricated solutions.

Utilize Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revit, and Revizto for clash detection, layout validation, and model enhancement.

Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to integrate constructible elements and prefabrication opportunities.

Provide field-informed feedback during model development to align with installation workflows.

Partner with project managers and prefabrication shops to plan build-ready, modular solutions.

Conduct site walks to validate model assumptions and gather as-built data.

Facilitate communication and feedback loops between field crews, designers, and coordinators.

Assess construction sequences, installation workflows, and planning strategies for safety, efficiency, and feasibility.

Support installation planning by developing detailed work packages and prefabrication logistics.

Create and maintain constructability reports, issue logs, and coordination notes.

Track and ensure resolution of constructability and coordination issues.

Promote safe, ergonomic design practices that reduce field risk and comply with codes and company policies.

Lead constructability reviews and contribute to coordination meetings with cross-functional teams.

Identify constructability gaps and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.

Document lessons learned and constructability insights for project closeout deliverables.

Support internal training and knowledge sharing to strengthen practices across teams.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve workflows, stay current on emerging tools, and prioritize constructability efforts.

Make decisions safely and considerately to protect all stakeholders.

Utilize LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operations.

Promote and model the company mission, vision, and values, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ideal Candidate

Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Has strong knowledge of building codes as they relate to design.

Has strong communication skills and ability to support field electricians.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum 10 years of field experience as an electrician in electrical construction (Electrician, Journeyman, General Foreman, or equivalent).

Relevant experience in VDC, engineering, prefabrication design, or manufacturing design.

In-depth understanding of electrical systems, installation best practices, and NEC/NFPA/local code compliance.

Hands‑on experience with electrical installations, including conduit, cabling, gear, and systems integration.

Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one‑lines, construction drawings, and fabrication details.

Skilled at identifying constructability challenges and supporting installation planning and coordination.

Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, MEP coordination, and regional field practices.

Familiar with prefabrication tools and workflows, including assembly-driven design and planning.

Practical understanding of how virtual design decisions affect field execution, sequencing, spatial constraints, and logistics.

Familiarity with Lean Construction, Target Value Design (TVD), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a plus.

Proficient with Autodesk tools: AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud. Revit knowledge is a plus.

Skilled in 3D modeling, clash detection, and coordination workflows (Navisworks, Revizto); PDF markup and drawing review (Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat); and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word).

Strong spatial reasoning; able to visualize installations from 2D and 3D models.

Effective communicator; bridges design, field, prefab, and project management teams.

Skilled at providing constructive feedback and documenting coordination outcomes.

Experienced mentor; supports team members in applying field-informed design best practices.

Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Deep understanding of how constructability and prefabrication impact project safety, cost, quality, and schedule.

Able to prioritize constructability efforts based on project size, phase, and critical path.

Quick to adopt new tools and workflows; self-motivated and effective in fast‑paced environments.

Travel

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to job sites is required as needed, sometimes requiring overnight trips.

Benefits Our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. We also offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being.

Legal and Fraud Disclaimer 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. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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