Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Specialist

Clark Builders; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Builders in Edmonton is looking for a VDC Coordinator to manage Virtual Design & Construction processes. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting BIM coordination meetings, and ensuring document accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Virtual Design and Construction or a related field, along with 4+ years of experience. Proficiency in software like Revit and Microsoft Office is required. Join us and make a real impact!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role or field.
• Able to read and interpret construction documents.
• Basic scripting skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC processes and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Conduct BIM coordination meetings and manage documents.
• Prepare reports for estimating and quality control.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Problem-solving

BIM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in VDC or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Dynamo

Job description

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship‑based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.

Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes, lead review of design models for construction projects on site in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, using various VDC software tools, and complete VDC coordination of project deliverables. Perform other VDC workflows in partnership with Preconstruction and Reality Capture teams, including simulation models and production tracking.

Reports to: VDC Project Manager, VDC Manager

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, trades, design partners, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for and perform VDC meeting coordination, file management, document control.
• Conduct Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders, track action items, and support communication with project VDC team.
• Perform VDC coordination tasks including preparation and review of BIM implementation process, concurrent submittals, and RFIs (Requests for Information) processes.
• Ability to assess control process, including model alignment, control planes, and prefab sequencing for accuracy.
• Compile quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management and conduct initial assessment for quality control.
• Develop presence at construction jobsite to collaborate with stakeholders to determine solutions for constructability issues and communicate to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with operations team to understand and execute BIM coordination schedule.
• Utilize knowledge of VDC processes and related software to implement BIM execution plans.
• Participate in activities to complete deliverables (e.g., model‑based take off, estimating practices, variance reporting, 4D modeling, schedule sequencing, production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation, pursuit modeling).
• Understand potential value and assist in deploying innovative VDC tools in a controlled environment and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, advanced degree, with a minimum of 4 years of related experience or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Attain and maintain continuing education credits for CM‑BIM designation, preferred.
• Able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC.
• Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders, and ability to tailor communications for non‑technical audiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail, able to manage competing demands, meet deadlines and commitments.
• Able to review/assess work, provide feedback, and prioritize responsibilities for self and others that are not direct reports.
• Basic scripting/coding skills (e.g., Dynamo, Python).
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and working knowledge of BIM‑based computer applications (e.g., Revit, Revizto, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD; similar BIM authoring/management tools).
• Familiar with animation software (e.g., Lumion, Twin Motion).
• Ability to interpret Reality Capture information within VDC workflows (e.g., deviation detection laser scan vs. model).
• Able to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment.
• Familiar with continuous improvement culture, concepts, principles, methods, and tools.
• Travel as required.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact.

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