Virtual Design and Construction Coordinator (VDC) - CANA Construction Co. Ltd.

CANA Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company in Alberta as a VDC Coordinator. You will support project teams with Virtual Design and Construction processes, ensuring effective collaboration and execution of BIM tasks. This role involves creating construction models, project scheduling, and cost estimating, contributing to iconic projects that shape Calgary's skyline. If you have a background in architecture, engineering, or construction management and are skilled in Autodesk software, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in Autodesk's software.
• Experience creating and executing BIM Execution Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction and construction teams with VDC and BIM tasks.
• Assist with the development of construction models and related documentation.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Architecture

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCad

Civil 3D

Revizto

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Who We Are

CANA has been a respected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over those years, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budget and on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutions to our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approach with no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre. Come join a company where you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgary skyline for the future.

CANA Construction is part of an exciting, challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for a rewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes a myriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations to commercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sports facilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Project Development, the VDC Coordinator supports preconstruction and construction teams with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks. The VDC Coordinator will work closely with the team to support the implementation of VDC processes for projects at every stage of development, from preconstruction to construction to project turnover. They will assist with the development of construction models and related project documentation to support VDC tasks such as project scheduling, quantity and cost estimating, trade model coordination for the creation of a federated model, and clash detection and resolution.

What You Bring

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in Autodesk’s software including but not limited to Revit, Navisworks, AutoCad, & Civil 3D
• Experience in working in collaboration software such as Revizto and the Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Experience creating and executing BIM Execution Plans
• Diploma, degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of virtual design and construction (VDC) principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to translate 2D drawings and specifications into a complete 3D building model
• Excellent collaborative and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.
  
  

NICE TO HAVE

• Understanding of Construction-Operations Building information exchange (COBie) processes and common data environments (CDEs)
• Understanding of construction documents and processes (i.e. RFIs, submittals and shop drawings)
  
  

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