BIM Specialist

AtkinsRéalis•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$90,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinate the integration of discipline‑specific BIM models into project federated models while ensuring alignment with project standards and established workflows. Develop and maintain internal workflows for assembling, managing, and tracking BIM model versions within enterprise document management systems (e.g., ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint). Identify inconsistencies or conflicts within federated models and communicate issues to design teams for timely resolution. Update BIM models, associated metadata, and digital assets to the latest approved software versions used by the organization. Prepare, maintain, and organize coordination files, technical documentation, and model records in accordance with BEP requirements, ISO 19650 principles, and project standards. Respond to requests for drawings, reports, model extracts, and technical materials required by design, engineering, and construction teams. Collaborate with internal and external project stakeholders to develop and document workflows, naming conventions, turnover procedures, and filing structures for technical records (O&M manuals, studies, CAD/GIS/BIM data, drawings, inventories, etc.). Organize and facilitate BIM coordination reviews, technical meetings, and workshops, documenting issues and ensuring follow‑up actions are completed. Review BIM models and produce views, sections, and details with appropriate location, scope, and Level of Detail. Support the receipt, archiving, and maintenance of digital and physical technical documentation, drawings, BIM/CAD/GIS datasets, manuals, and reports. Prepare transmittal records, NDAs, and documentation packages for external distribution. Maintain classification and attribution systems for documents, drawings, models, and datasets within document management platforms. Contribute to periodic updates of BIM, CAD, GIS, and technical standards; recommend improvements aligned with evolving technologies and industry best practices. Participate in implementing BEP requirements and enhancing modeling and coordination workflows. Provide training, guidance, mentoring, and support on BIM and document control standards to internal team members. Support the professional development of staff working with BIM and digital project delivery processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, computer science, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience working with technical construction drawings and/or documents, including experience as a BIM Specialist or BIM Coordinator.
Demonstrable experience with enterprise‑grade document and construction management systems such as: Bentley ProjectWise. Autodesk Construction Cloud. SharePoint.
Experience with CAD and GIS technologies including: Bentley MicroStation. OpenRoads Designer. ESRI ArcGIS.
Knowledge of BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650), LOD frameworks, BEP implementation, and collaborative project delivery processes.
Ability to organize, classify, document, and maintain coordination files and technical records.
Strong proficiency with BIM authoring tools, preferably Autodesk Revit, with experience managing federated models and performing clash detection.
Familiarity with standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Visio).
English required (spoken and written); French is an asset but not mandatory.
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of improving workflows and documentation processes.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation or BIM certification is considered an asset.
Experience in infrastructure, transportation, rail, or general construction projects is preferred.
Scripting experience (Dynamo, Python) considered an asset.
French is an asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the integration of discipline‑specific BIM models into project federated models while ensuring alignment with project standards and established workflows.
Develop and maintain internal workflows for assembling, managing, and tracking BIM model versions within enterprise document management systems (e.g., ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint).
Identify inconsistencies or conflicts within federated models and communicate issues to design teams for timely resolution.
Update BIM models, associated metadata, and digital assets to the latest approved software versions used by the organization.
Prepare, maintain, and organize coordination files, technical documentation, and model records in accordance with BEP requirements, ISO 19650 principles, and project standards.
Respond to requests for drawings, reports, model extracts, and technical materials required by design, engineering, and construction teams.
Collaborate with internal and external project stakeholders to develop and document workflows, naming conventions, turnover procedures, and filing structures for technical records (O&M manuals, studies, CAD/GIS/BIM data, drawings, inventories, etc.).
Organize and facilitate BIM coordination reviews, technical meetings, and workshops, documenting issues and ensuring follow‑up actions are completed.
Review BIM models and produce views, sections, and details with appropriate location, scope, and Level of Detail.
Support the receipt, archiving, and maintenance of digital and physical technical documentation, drawings, BIM/CAD/GIS datasets, manuals, and reports.
Prepare transmittal records, NDAs, and documentation packages for external distribution.
Maintain classification and attribution systems for documents, drawings, models, and datasets within document management platforms.
Contribute to periodic updates of BIM, CAD, GIS, and technical standards; recommend improvements aligned with evolving technologies and industry best practices.
Participate in implementing BEP requirements and enhancing modeling and coordination workflows.
Provide training, guidance, mentoring, and support on BIM and document control standards to internal team members.
Support the professional development of staff working with BIM and digital project delivery processes.