VDC & BIM Lead — Drive Digital Construction Solutions

18 EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Calgary

On-site

CAD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. invites a qualified VDC Manager to lead BIM/VDC initiatives across projects in Alberta. You will develop BIM Execution Plans, coordinate with design teams and field crews, and advance our digital construction workflows.

The role requires deep BIM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff while collaborating with IT to provide the right tools. Join a culture that values safety, inclusion, and continuous innovation.

Qualifications

University degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, M&E or related field.
7 or more years of professional experience with focus on BIM Management, Modeling, and related technology
Experience leading a VDC team in a project environment
Advanced experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks is required.
Experience with Revizto, Assemble, Synchro Pro, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Excellent organization, time management skills and attention to detail
BIM-related training or certifications considered an asset (Building Transformations, BuildingSMART)
RPAS (Drone) Operator Certification (Or the ability to achieve)
Self-motivated, passionate, innovative, and creative
Experience developing technical information and presentation material
Ability to interact with external entities to interpret BIM or CAD delivery requirements

Responsibilities

Support a team that plans, coordinates, and implements VDC processes utilizing appropriate technology platforms through project life cycle
Develop and manage BIM Execution Plan and Project specific VDC implementation strategy
Understand the owner BIM / Employers Information Requirements (EIR) and use a custom suite of software tools to prepare model-based deliverables
Work with Project Management team to develop BIM specific scope of work in tender documents
Have the freedom and creativity to develop project specific workflows that utilize BIM data for estimating, logistics, planning, scheduling (4D), coordination, field layout, and facilitates management
Develop solutions with the project stakeholders by performing model-based design and constructability review, clash detection and visualization
Oversee BIM coordination meetings with designers, trades, and suppliers
Work closely with the field team using the intelligent building models to track the progress on site and contribute on the overall project schedule
Facilitate reality capture, utilizing LiDAR, Drones and 360 Photography for model integration, QA/QC, analysis, and visualization
Collaborate with IT to equip staff with proper hardware and software tools for projects
Assist and support the pre-construction team’s use of BIM/VDC for project pursuits, estimating and 4D planning
Help project teams navigate the expanding world of construction technology by teaching and mentoring them as they learn new software and workflows
Participate in software testing, R&D initiatives and continue personal and professional growth
Be a part of the internal VDC community to build on EllisDon’s rich history of innovation as leaders in the construction industry and report to regional VDC Leadership
Participate in the planning and execution of budget and schedule of VDC scope for the project
Manage and Support VDC Team while encouraging professional development of coordinators within your team
Oversee the progress of the Project BIM deliverables and report on key metrics
Practice and promote safe work environment and EllisDon Safety culture