Lead Constructability Specialist

Lead Constructability Specialist
This position is based out of our Minneapolis, MN office.

About Arch Key

ArchKey is one of the nations 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. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

T he Lead Constructability Specia list is a senior technical and operational leader responsible for advancing constructability practices across the enterprise. This role guides and oversees the planning, integration, and execution of constructability and prefabrication strategies on major projects, ensures consistent standards across teams, and mentors others in applying best-known methods. The Lead acts as the bridge between field operations, engineering, VDC, and executive leadership ensuring constructability is embedded in all stages of design and construction. They help scale and standardize constructability workflows, drive continuous improvement, and shape the companys strategic approach to model-based construction and field-first design, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Our 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.

Day in the life

• Leads the constructability effort across large programs or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develops and/or reviews redlines and initial layouts to support field coordination and design validation.
• Establishes enterprise-wide standards, workflows, and tools to ensure consistent application of constructability principles.
• Serves as the top constructability resource for project executives, operations leadership, VDC teams, and prefabrication departments.
• Influences design development during preconstruction and engineering to optimize for safety, schedule, cost, and prefab.
• Directs constructability input during milestone design reviews, targets value design workshops and field coordination planning.
• Supports constructability elements of project pursuits and interviews with clients and partners.
• Partners with prefabrication leaders to drive scalable, assembly-driven design and modular construction across projects.
• Helps develop prefab scopes, installation workflows, and field logistics that improve quality and labor productivity.
• Ensures feedback loops from field and prefab operations are captured and used to enhance future designs.
• Leads efforts to pilot and adopts new technologies or workflows that enhance constructability, such as model-to-fab solutions, AR/VR site validation, or AI-supported clash resolution.
• Evaluates software and toolsets for constructability efficiency and standardization across teams.
• Contributes to digital transformation initiatives related to design and construction integration.
• Leads, mentors, and develops Constructability Specialists and Senior Specialists across business units and project teams.
• Conducts training sessions, publishes guidelines, and shares best practices internally and externally.
• Supports resource planning and team development to meet project demand.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience as an electrician in electrical construction with significant time spent in field leadership, VDC/BIM coordination, or prefabrication.
• Advanced proficiency with Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Revizto , Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and fabrication modeling platforms. Familiarity with Revit a plus.
• Expert level knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), construction methods, and electrical systems installation practices.
• Prior involvement in corporate innovation initiatives, digital transformation, or construction technology adoption.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in constructability within the electrical or broader construction industry.
• Active involvement in industry forums, trade organizations, or technical working groups.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction, Target Value Design, and model-driven workflows.
• Experience building and managing technical teams and supporting enterprise-level process improvement.
• Strong influence and collaboration skills across all levelsfrom field teams to executives.
• Proven ability to standardize, scale, and improve constructability and prefab processes.
• Effective communicator and change agent with a mindset for innovation and growth.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive in seeking out areas for improvement and innovation.
• Skilled at providing constructive feedback and documenting coordination outcomes.

Travel

• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. 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.

• $110,000 $132,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, 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. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

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. # MN70-0

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.