Virtual Design Construction Specialist

Black & McDonald Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family values

Team events

Competitive pay

Challenging work

Training & development

Growth opportunities

DEI commitment

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited in Vancouver is seeking a VDC Specialist to drive BIM/VDC activities across active projects, ensuring models are accurate, coordinated, and construction-ready. You will serve as the link between VDC teams, Project Managers, field leadership, and trade partners, guiding clash detection and shop drawing production.

Candidates should have a college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology with 3–5 years’ experience; the role offers a hybrid work model and growth

Qualifications

• Completion of college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology.
• 3–5 years’ experience preferred.
• Engineering education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BIM/VDC across active projects.
• Liaise between VDC, PMs, field teams, engineers, and trades.
• Ensure models are accurate, coordinated, and field-ready.
• Oversee clash detection and resolution.
• Produce shop drawings and installation drawings.
• Maintain model quality and version control.
• Lead coordination meetings and track actions.
• Improve VDC workflows and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Coordination across teams

Constructability knowledge

Field-to-model alignment

BIM/VDC experience

Education

College program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology

Engineering education preferred

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Reality capture

3D scanning

MS Office Suite

Job description

Black & McDonald’s BC team is growing! If you are an analytical and collaborative professional searching for the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Specialist is located in Vancouver and reports to the Construction Technology Specialist.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

The VDC Specialist is responsible for the execution of BIM/VDC activities across active projects. The role ensures models and deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and construction-ready while acting as the link between VDC teams, Project Managers, site leadership, and trade partners.

• BIM/VDC coordination across multiple active projects
• Act as the primary liaison between VDC, Project Managers, field teams, engineers, and trade partners
• Ensure models are accurate, coordinated, and aligned with current design and field conditions
• Manage model quality, including constructability, completeness, and version control
• Oversee clash detection processes and drive timely resolution of coordination issues
• Coordinate production of shop drawings, installation drawings, and other project deliverables
• Ensure deliverables are issued accurately and in accordance with project schedules
• Provide technical leadership and support to VDC coordinators and modelers
• Review outputs for quality, consistency, and adherence to standards
• Lead or participate in coordination and project meetings; prepare model views and updates
• Track action items, responsibilities, and deadlines
• Maintain and improve VDC workflows, file management practices, and internal procedures
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process
• Support adoption of new technologies (e.g., 3D scanning, reality capture) and related training
• Evaluate tools and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to field issues, design discrepancies, and coordination challenges
• Ensure alignment between model outputs and field execution
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Completion of college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology and 3-5 years’ experience
• Preference for engineering education, mechanical engineering technology

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• BIM/VDC experience in construction or fabrication environment
• Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks (or equivalent tools)
• Strong understanding of constructability, sequencing, and coordination
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams
• Familiarity with document control and project workflows

The expected salary range for this role is $70,000-$90,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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