VDC Assistant Specialist

Turner Construction | Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Canada in Toronto seeks an experienced VDC coordinator to review design models and support BIM workflows on active projects. You will coordinate 2D/3D documents, perform quality checks, and assist with submittals, RFIs, and production tracking on site.

A bachelor’s degree in VDC or related field and at least 3 years of experience are required; proficiency with Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, and ACC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in VDC or related field with minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, and schedules.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for coordinating with teams.
• Willingness to travel as required and work on-site at construction locations.
• Proficiency with BIM tools (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD) and review of design models.

Responsibilities

• Read and review plans and specifications to support VDC processes and contractual requirements.
• Perform VDC quality control on models, manage files, and document control.
• Work on-site, build stakeholder relationships, and help resolve constructability issues.
• Assist with BIM coordination, submittals, RFIs, and related workflows.
• Maintain BIM coordination schedule and prepare meeting minutes and action items.

Skills

VDC coordination

BIM coordination

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in VDC or related technology

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Revit

AutoCAD

Construction Cloud (ACC)

Lumion / Twin Motion

Job description

Division: Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
Position Description: Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) coordination and assist with processes with oversight, for reviewing design models including 2D detailed documentation, drawings, and 3D models for construction projects on site, using various VDC software tools. Support development of other VDC workflows including simulation models, and production tracking; and provide estimating, preconstruction, and reality capture support.
Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$80,000.00 to CA$90,000.00 , depending on experience and fit.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand construction plans, specifications, and other related documents to assist with reviews of VDC processes to align with contracted requirements.
• Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) quality control on design models, maintain file management systems, and document control (including meeting documentation).
• Work at construction jobsite, build relationships with project stakeholders, and assisting with solving constructability issues.
• Assist with clash detection and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordination processes and related software tools.
• Support VDC coordination of engineering tasks such as preparation and review of submittals and project Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Maintain BIM Coordination schedule and support tracking, writing, and distribution of BIM Coordination meeting minutes and action items to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform basic reality capture services including taking project site 360 videos and completing data processing tasks.
• Compile quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management.
• Collaborate with VDC team to develop simulation planning and modeling (e.g., site and safety logistics, schedule sequencing and visualization).
• Participate in activities to develop knowledge of other VDC workflows including production tracking, estimating, model based take offs, variance reporting, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation (e.g., slab penetration, beam penetration), and pursuit modeling.
• Pursue opportunities to learn about VDC, BIM, and building methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement team discussions.
• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades , design partners, and clients.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited degree program in VDC or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study, with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction experience, and with minimum of 3 years of related experience or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to tailor communications to non-technical audiences
• Exceptional organizational skills and project management skills, with attention to detail and able to manage competing demands
• Able to collaborate with others for management of information
• Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in a team environment
• Able to produce work and collaborate with others using online collaboration tools, and manage multiple communication workstreams
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn and participate, and quick adoption of technology
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and working knowledge of BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD; and similar BIM authoring/management tools)
• Familiar with animation software (e.g., Lumion, Twin Motion), Adobe (e.g., Design Studio) desired, and programming language (e.g., Unreal and Unity) experience a plus
• Travel as required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may perform at office locations and off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.