Project BIM Lead

Egis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Toronto is seeking a BIM Lead to oversee digital delivery and information management for a major transit project. You will manage BIM documentation, lead implementation, and ensure compliance with client standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in BIM management, particularly on large-scale infrastructure projects, and is skilled in relevant tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, and Python.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in BIM management or digital delivery roles on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary coordination and BIM delivery for complex facilities.
• Skilled in Power BI for dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM implementation across all project stages.
• Manage model federation and clash detection across disciplines.
• Develop structured BIM workflows and file exchange protocols.

Skills

Automation

Data interoperability

Performance visualization

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Computer Science

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Dynamo

Python

Power BI

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here.
Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company- We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company- This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company- Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

About the Role

The BIM Lead will lead digital delivery and information management for a major transit project. This role involves overseeing CDE setup, content development, Discipline model set up and model coordination across multiple disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project BIM documentation—including the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), instructions, and workflows—while ensuring compliance with client and industry standards.

The role requires strong expertise in automation, data interoperability, and performance visualization to support production, information sharing, delivery, and asset management workflows. The BIM Manager will champion model governance, facilitate collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, and develop digital tools that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

The BIM Lead establishes and manages the Building Information Modeling strategy for the project, ensuring effective digital collaboration across all design, construction, and operational phases. This role drives BIM implementation for infrastructure elements including facilities, power substations, support project delivery excellence.

Proficiency in Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo, Python, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and related tools and plugins is essential.

• Lead BIM implementation across all project stages, ensuring alignment with the BIM Execution Plan and client requirements.
• Manage model federation, coordination, and clash detection across disciplines within integrated CDE workflows.
• Develop and maintain structured BIM workflows and file exchange protocols within Autodesk Construction Cloud and other CDE environments.
• Create custom scripts using Dynamo, Grasshopper, and other visual programming tools to automate workflows, manage data, and generate complex geometry.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor design progress, visualize model health, and track project KPIs and asset performance.
• Integrate Autodesk Construction Cloud with internal systems via API programming to ensure seamless data exchange and workflow automation.
• Lead content creation efforts, including Revit families, Civil 3D styles, templates, and BIM libraries aligned with client, industry, and organizational standards.
• Utilize Python-based Scripting, and tools such as IMAGINiT Clarity and DirootsOne to streamline BIM processes.
• Ensure model outputs support asset management through IBM Maximo and facilitate operational performance assessment and visual audits using Autodesk Tandem.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and asset management teams to ensure BIM deliverables meet transit-specific and operational requirements.
• Support IoT-based instrumentation and metering strategies by implementing sensor-driven asset tagging for facilities.
• Promote innovation and automation in BIM practices, proactively addressing modeling inefficiencies and improving digital delivery workflows.

What do we need from you

• Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in BIM management or digital delivery roles on large-scale infrastructure or transit projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary coordination and BIM delivery for complex facilities.
• Proficiency in Dynamo, Grasshopper, and Python for automation and interoperability workflows.
• Hands-on experience with pyRevit, Revit API, Civil 3D API, RESTful API development and integration, and custom add-in development.
• Skilled in Power BI for dashboard creation and integration with BIM and project databases.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit and Civil 3D content development, including adaptive parametric families, styles, and templates.
• Strong understanding of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), including its API capabilities for automation, collaboration, and file management.
• Working knowledge of Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Tandem, and IBM Maximo integration workflows.
• Understanding of sensor-based asset monitoring and digital twin strategies within transit assets.
• Familiarity with C# is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills with a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and drive digital innovation.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.