VDC Coordinator

Bird Construction; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction's Canem Systems unit seeks a VDC Coordinator to support design and construction using BIM tools across Canada. The role focuses on creating and managing 3D fabrication models for visualization, clash detection, and coordinated systems modeling.

The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years of VDC/BIM experience (Revit preferred), solid reading of construction docs, and strong communication. This position can be based at Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer or other Canem offices.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience with VDC/BIM software, primarily Revit.
• Education from a recognized architectural, engineering or BIM program or equivalent field experience.
• Construction Management Certificate or Trade Certificate is an asset.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project/Primavera P6.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings, and other construction documents.
• Excellent project management, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Team player with collaborative approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clash detection and identify constructability issues.
• Manage priorities with minimal guidance and take on additional responsibilities.
• Track issue resolution and coordination meetings, document required actions.
• Support in communicating VDC benefits and implementation.
• Ensure model accuracy for project requirements that align with BIM Execution Plan.
• Develop electrical and mechanical fabrication models for prefabrication and site use.
• Review and manage coordination models for spatial coordination and quality control.
• Support proposal information teams.
• Support estimate and planning of VDC projects.
• Assist in coordinating with trade partners to ensure company standards are met.
• Assist in developing hardware/software standards and maintaining a library.
• Demo and trial new technologies to enhance VDC deliverables.
• Ensure project team access to information and updates.
• Support tablet usage and VDC field implementation.
• Address constructability issues for self-performed work.
• Participate in site logistics using 3D model data.
• Assist with fabrication drawings creation and management. Attend on-site coordination meetings.
• Leverage multiple programs and technologies to support field operations and on-site efficiencies.

Skills

VDC/BIM software

Revit

Project management

Communication

Education

Architectural/Engineering/BIM program

Construction Management Certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Project/Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird, Canem Systems has been energizing Canada for over 60 years with cutting edge systems, practices and collaborative project management. With several office locations across Canada, Canem Systems is currently looking for a VDC Coordinator to join its growing team.

The Virtual Design and Construction “VDC” Coordinator provides support in project delivery throughout design and construction utilizing Building Information Modeling “BIM” tools. The successful candidate is responsible for creating and managing 3D fabrication models to be used for visualization, constructability analysis, building systems coordination and construction sequencing.

This position can be based out of any Canem office such as Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Richmond, Victoria, Winnipeg and Mississauga.

What You Will Be Working On

• Perform clash detection and identify constructability issues.
• Manage priorities with minimal guidance and take on additional responsibilities.
• Track issue resolution and coordination meetings, document required actions
• Support in communicating VDC benefits and implementation.
• Ensure model accuracy for project requirements that align with the BIM Execution Plan.
• Develop Electrical and Mechanical fabrication models for prefabrication and site use.
• Review and analyze and manage coordination models for spatial coordination and quality control.
• Support proposal information teams.
• Support Estimate and planning of VDC projects.
• Assist in the Coordination with trade partners to ensure that company and project standards are achieved.
• Assist in developing hardware/software standards and maintaining an element library.
• Demo and trial new technologies that can enhance and grow our VDC deliverable.
• Ensure project team access to all information and updates.
• Support tablet usage and VDC field implementation.
• Address constructability issues for self-performed work.
• Participate in site logistics using 3D model data.
• Assist with fabrication drawings creation and management. Attend on-site coordination meetings with the project team Leverage multiple programs and technologies to support field operations and on-site efficiencies.

What We Are Looking For

• 2-5 years’ experience working with VDC/BIM related software, primarily Revit (or equivalent).
• Completed education from a recognized architectural, engineering or BIM program or have equivalent field experience.
• Completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, Trade Certificate or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project/Primavera P6.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings, and other construction documents.
• Excellent project management, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent listening skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team and have a collaborative synergy.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, materials, means and methods.
• A candidate that has both Mechanical and Electrical systems exposure would be preferred for this role.

For Those Who Seek To Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving – we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

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We Are Stronger Together

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