Reporting to the Director, Operations, and the East VDC/BIM Manager the VDC/BIM Coordinator will oversee on-site Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)/Building Information Modeling (BIM), related project coordination, including model coordination with consultant and trade contractors. They will also facilitate the implementation of Digital Construction amongst the project team.
This position is based on sites in the greater Toronto area.
Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
- Perform various project duties related to project VDC/BIM deployment as required.
- Perform Design coordination and assist in identifying constructability issues with the project team and subcontractors.
- Facilitate, in conjunction with the site team, the site logistics plan in a model environment and assist the site team in the development of schedule visualization models.
- Responsible as “Model Administrator” for assigned projects.
- Assist training project staff and subcontractors on VDC/BIM related software and workflows as required.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the East BIM/VDC Manager.
Ensure Model Accuracy For Project Specific Requirements
- Maintain and facilitate models including structure, interior and exterior architectural elements and MEP systems.
- Coordinate with BIM service providers and subcontractors.
- Assist in the model development process to illustrate contractor questions and solutions.
- Coordinate 3D laser scans/point cloud models.
- Accumulate facilities management related information from project stakeholders for incorporation into VDC/BIM model.
- Distribute new and revised models as applicable to Change Management documentation.
- Compile contract VDC close out documentation as assigned.
Schedule Visualization
- Work with the project team to develop and implement schedule visualization workflows.
- Educate and guide the site team on the workflows related to schedule visualization.
- Prepare 4D simulations on an ad-hoc basis.
Consultant Coordination
- Assist the project teams to develop a healthy dialog with consultants and designers.
- Facilitate the timely and orderly collection and/or coordination of all consultant BIM models.
- Coordinate with consultant Model Managers and Coordinators, to clarify and update consultant design models.
- Lead model coordination meetings.
- Assist in the administration of the BIM Execution Plan as prescribed by either the Consultant or Client.
Subcontractor/Trade Coordination
- Assist with updating, maintaining, and distributing documents to the field and subcontractors.
- Lead model coordination meetings.
- Assist in the coordination of models with internal and external subcontractor detailers and modelers.
- Record coordination sign offs.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture
- Completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent an asset
- 5 years’ experience working with VDC/BIM related software, primarily Revit
- Construction knowledge and/or related work experience an asset
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and a general understanding of MS Project/Primavera P6
- Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and work with a degree of autonomy
- Highly motivated individual who embraces initiative and is results-oriented
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong organization, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Bird is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment by sustaining the strong safety culture that our clients and contractors have come to trust. As such, all full-time and part-time salaried staff employed by Bird, and any of its subsidiary or affiliated corporations (collectively, “Bird”), are required to comply with Bird’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policy. Effective December 1, 2021, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result every three days at their own cost. All documentation submitted in relation to this Policy will only be reviewed by those responsible for the administration of this Policy and will be treated as private and confidential in accordance with the company’s policies and guidelines.
About Us
Safety, sustainability, collaboration, and integrity are core company values that encourage innovation and make a lasting difference in meeting the goals of our stakeholders and the communities in which we operate. We strongly support and encourage employees to get involved and give back in their local communities. We expect our employees to bring their best to work every day and in return, management recognizes and rewards employees for their valued contribution through competitive compensation, robust benefits, health and wellness programs, and learning development opportunities.
Who We Are?
We have proudly served the Canadian construction industry for over 100 years. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full-service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets. We deliver confidence through a client-centered approach that ensures the highest quality of service, reduces risk, and delivers results.
We provide a comprehensive range of construction services from new construction for industrial, commercial, and institutional markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services, heavy civil construction, and contract surface mining; as well as vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades. For over 100 years, we have been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders.
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