Coordinator, Electrical VDC - Ottawa, ON

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

Job summary

Plan Group is seeking an Electrical Virtual Design and Construction Coordinator to lead the development of electrical construction design models. The role involves creating BIM models, preparing electrical drawings, and collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards, contributing to complex multi-million dollar projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical systems design and installation.
• Experience in construction industry an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed BIM models of electrical systems.
• Prepare electrical model content for VDC coordination meetings.
• Develop installation drawings for various electrical systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

BIM-related degree

Tools

Autodesk products

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you welcome the challenge of working on complex, multi-million dollar projects and enjoy developing and coordinating 3D Models? Take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!

As an Electrical Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator you will prepare, maintain and support the overall effort for the development of the electrical construction design models and deliverables for our Electrical Projects.

As our Electrical VDC Coordinator you will:

• Create detailed BIM models of electrical systems.
• Develop and maintain BIM scope of work by adhering to the project’s BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
• Prepare electrical model content for VDC coordination meetings, ensuring it follows electrical code and company standards.
• 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 building systems such as power distribution, branch power and lighting, fire alarm, security, communications and other specialty systems.
• Model and coordinate electrical infrastructure e.g. cabletrays, sleeving, electrical equipment, etc. resolving all model clashes with other trades.
• 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.
• 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.
• Upload and maintain installation drawings in project document management platforms.
• Communicate and respond to VDC requests from General Contractor, site and other trades.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. Or BIM-related degree.
• Post-secondary training in electrical or/and BIM field, experience in the construction industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of electrical systems from both the design and installation perspectives including: power distribution, branch power and lighting, fire safety, security and communications systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, ACC platform, 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.

We promise we’ll challenge you every step of the way. Since 1955 we’ve left a positive mark on the projects we’ve worked on, and there’s more to come. To learn more about life at Plan Group, visit our website at www.plan-group.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group. Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment processes. Should you be contacted for an interview please advise if accommodations are required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.