BIM Specialist, Electrical Construction

Plan Group, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan Group, Inc. is seeking a BIM Specialist in Ottawa, Ontario, to manage complex electrical construction BIM models. Your role will include preparing and maintaining project drawings while collaborating with project teams to ensure effective installations.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary training in electrical and 5 years of construction industry experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of all electrical systems from both design and installation.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and support the development of electrical construction BIM models.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to coordinate BIM deliverables.
• Develop installation drawings for various electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design and installation

BIM modeling

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical calculations

Education

Post-secondary training in electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Windows Office Suite

Job description

Do you thrive on complex, multi-million-dollar projects and love bringing 3D models to life? Join Plan Group and make your mark! In this role, you’ll prepare, maintain, and support the development of electrical construction BIM models and related project drawings and deliverables for our major projects.

As our BIM Specialist you will:

• Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to coordinate BIM deliverables with overall project schedules and installation plans.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts and working plans as required based on verbal instructions, rough notes, engineering drawings and rough sketches to ensure the best installation outcome.
• Develop installation drawings for a wide range of electrical systems such as power distribution systems and grounding, lighting and lighting control systems, fire alarm and security systems, building automation systems, structured cabling, alternative energy, slab and surface installations, riser drawings, duct banks.
• Interact and collaborate with the project team to develop drawings efficiently and accurately while maintaining any time and schedule constraints.
• Develop drawings showing the necessary details and assemblies of a wide variety of electrical equipment with details such as dimensions, fastening methods, slab coordinates and other required information.
• Navigate through and interpret structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings for various occupancy types and spaces.
• Perform technical calculations including and not limited to voltage drop, conduit fill, etc.
• Review design drawings and provide feedback to ensure requirements are met.
• Host and attend coordination meetings and support team decisions and strategies.
• Understand and comply with the project schedule to submit deliverables and implement changes and revisions as required.
• Prepare effective clash detection reports for the team to maintain order, schedule and quality.
• Manage and update BIM model files and installation drawings in common data environment or shared project document management platforms and promptly address BIM/VDC coordination requests from the general contractor, site team, and other trades.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Post-secondary training in electrical with 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of all electrical systems from both the design and installation perspectives including: Power distribution, fire safety systems, access control and CCTV, structured cabling, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk including AutoCAD, MEP, Revit.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Office Suite: Professional, Word, Excel.
• An understanding of the uses of drawing levels, references files, various CAD tools, scaling, dimensioning and cross-sectional interpolations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, with particular emphasis on project management.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a plan and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.