BIM Project Lead

Smith + Andersen; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Health Benefits Program

Group Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

Transit Subsidy

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Job summary

Smith + Andersen in Calgary is seeking a BIM Project Lead to manage discipline‑specific BIM scope, lead design coordination, and mentor the project team across complex building systems. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality model delivery and coordination while aligning with BEP and ISO 19650 standards.

You will oversee advanced model development in Revit, coordinate with designers, engineers, and construction partners, and maintain robust information management practices to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit and discipline-specific BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of building systems, installation practices, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Demonstrated experience leading BIM delivery on complex projects.
• Knowledge of BIM Execution Plans and ISO 19650 principles.
• Experience leading clash resolution workflows with Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discipline‑specific BIM scope on assigned projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, schedules, and contractual BIM requirements.
• Act as the primary BIM point of contact for the project team, coordinating with Project Managers/Engineers, and BIM Leaders as required.
• Support project start‑up activities, including review and implementation of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), project templates, and agreed workflows.
• Monitor project BIM deliverables to ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated information delivery at defined milestones.
• Advanced Model Development and Oversight: Develop and maintain complex discipline‑specific BIM models using Autodesk Revit across all project phases.
• Review, validate, and coordinate model content produced by BIM Technician I and II staff for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Resolve advanced modeling and coordination challenges related to system routing, spatial constraints, and interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Maintain an appropriate level of hands‑on production while balancing coordination and leadership responsibilities.
• Information Management and Standards Implementation: Implement project‑specific information management requirements in alignment with ISO 19650 principles and Smith + Andersen BIM standards.
• Ensure models achieve required Levels of Development (LOD) and Levels of Information Need (LOIN) at each project stage.
• Enforce naming conventions, model structures, shared parameters, and data requirements as defined in the BEP.
• Coordinate information exchanges and model submissions in accordance with agreed project workflows.
• Model Coordination and Issue Resolution: Lead discipline participation in multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection processes using tools such as Navisworks.
• Proactively identify, track, and support the resolution of clashes and coordination issues with architectural, structural, and other disciplines.
• Document coordination issues, decisions, and resolutions to support traceability and quality assurance.
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management: Apply structured QA/QC processes to models and drawing outputs prior to issue.
• Review BIM deliverables for compliance with Smith + Andersen standards, project requirements, and applicable codes.
• Identify BIM‑related risks to coordination, constructability, schedule, or information quality and elevate as required.
• Mentorship and Team Support: Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance and mentorship to BIM Technician I and II staff assigned to the project.
• Support onboarding of project BIM staff and reinforce approved workflows and modeling standards.
• Contribute to project lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

BIM workflows

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred and fifty employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, community centres, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for the highly collaborative culture we've

built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

Join Smith + Andersen as a BIM Project Lead at our Calgary office and contribute to building systems that shape how people experience the spaces where they live, work, and learn. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality model delivery and coordination across individual projects. Working closely with design teams, consultants, and construction partners, you will support alignment across disciplines, address coordination challenges, and help keep projects progressing smoothly and predictably. In this role, you will continue developing your leadership capability and deepen your technical judgment through hands‑on involvement in complex projects.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• P urchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Best Workplace in Ontario
• Best Workplaces for Inclusion
• Best Workplaces for Professional Services
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

What You’ll Do

Project BIM Leadership and Delivery

• Lead the discipline‑specific BIM scope on assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and contractual BIM requirements.
• Act as the primary BIM point of contact for the project team, coordinating with Project Managers/Engineers, and BIM Leaders as required.
• Support project start‑up activities, including review and implementation of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), project templates, and agreed workflows.
• Monitor project BIM deliverables to ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated information delivery at defined milestones.
• Advanced Model Development and Oversight
• Develop and maintain complex discipline‑specific BIM models using Autodesk Revit across all project phases.
• Review, validate, and coordinate model content produced by BIM Technician I and II staff for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Resolve advanced modeling and coordination challenges related to system routing, spatial constraints, and interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Maintain an appropriate level of hands‑on production while balancing coordination and leadership responsibilities.
• Information Management and Standards Implementation
• Implement project‑specific information management requirements in alignment with ISO 19650 principles and Smith + Andersen BIM standards.
• Ensure models achieve required Levels of Development (LOD) and Levels of Information Need (LOIN) at each project stage.
• Enforce naming conventions, model structures, shared parameters, and data requirements as defined in the BEP.
• Coordinate information exchanges and model submissions in accordance with agreed project workflows.
• Model Coordination and Issue Resolution
• Lead discipline participation in multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection processes using tools such as Navisworks.
• Proactively identify, track, and support the resolution of clashes and coordination issues with architectural, structural, and other disciplines.
• Document coordination issues, decisions, and resolutions to support traceability and quality assurance.
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management
• Apply structured QA/QC processes to models and drawing outputs prior to issue.
• Review BIM deliverables for compliance with Smith + Andersen standards, project requirements, and applicable codes.
• Identify BIM‑related risks to coordination, constructability, schedule, or information quality and elevate as required.
• Mentorship and Team Support
• Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance and mentorship to BIM Technician I and II staff assigned to the project.
• Support onboarding of project BIM staff and reinforce approved workflows and modeling standards.
• Contribute to project lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• Expert‑level proficiency in Autodesk Revit and discipline‑specific BIM workflows.
• Strong understanding of building systems, installation practices, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Demonstrated experience leading BIM delivery on complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM Execution Plans, ISO 19650 principles, and Common Data Environments.
• Experience leading coordination and clash resolution workflows using tools such as Navisworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across project teams.
• Strong organizational skills, accountability, and ability to manage competing project priorities.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client‑focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.