BIM Project Lead: Revit & Coordination Champion

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 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,