VDC Manager

EllisDon•Calgary, AB

54d

About The Position

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. You as a VDC Manager will: Support a team that plans, coordinates, and implements VDC processes utilizing appropriate technology platforms through project life cycle Develop and manage BIM Execution Plan and Project specific VDC implementation strategy Understand the owner BIM / Employers Information Requirements (EIR) and use a custom suite of software tools to prepare model-based deliverables Work with Project Management team to develop BIM specific scope of work in tender documents Have the freedom and creativity to develop project specific workflows that utilize BIM data for estimating, logistics, planning, scheduling (4D), coordination, field layout, and facilitates management Develop solutions with the project stakeholders by performing model-based design and constructability review, clash detection and visualization Oversee BIM coordination meetings with designers, trades, and suppliers Work closely with the field team using the intelligent building models to track the progress on site and contribute on the overall project schedule Facilitate reality capture, utilizing LiDAR, Drones and 360 Photography for model integration, QA/QC, analysis, and visualization Collaborate with IT to equip staff with proper hardware and software tools for projects Assist and support the pre-construction team’s use of BIM/VDC for project pursuits, estimating and 4D planning Help project teams navigate the expanding world of construction technology by teaching and mentoring them as they learn new software and workflows Participate in software testing, R&D initiatives and continue personal and professional growth Be a part of the internal VDC community to build on EllisDon’s rich history of innovation as leaders in the construction industry and report to regional VDC Leadership Participate in the planning and execution of budget and schedule of VDC scope for the project Manage and Support VDC Team while encouraging professional development of coordinators within your team Oversee the progress of the Project BIM deliverables and report on key metrics Practice and promote safe work environment and EllisDon Safety culture

Requirements

University degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, M&E or related field
7 or more years of professional experience with focus on BIM Management, Modeling, and related technology
Relevant experience in engineering and/or construction fields, including document production and M&E coordination works
Experience leading a VDC team in a project environment
Advanced experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks is required.
Passionate about the construction industry and innovation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Excellent organization, time management skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated, passionate, innovative, and creative
Experience developing technical information and presentation material
Ability to interact with external entities (clients, owners, agencies) to interpret and understand desired BIM or CAD delivery requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Revizto, Assemble, Synchro Pro, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam
BIM-related training or certifications considered an asset (Building Transformations, BuildingSMART)
RPAS (Drone) Operator Certification (Or the ability to achieve)

Responsibilities

Support a team that plans, coordinates, and implements VDC processes utilizing appropriate technology platforms through project life cycle
Develop and manage BIM Execution Plan and Project specific VDC implementation strategy
Understand the owner BIM / Employers Information Requirements (EIR) and use a custom suite of software tools to prepare model-based deliverables
Work with Project Management team to develop BIM specific scope of work in tender documents
Have the freedom and creativity to develop project specific workflows that utilize BIM data for estimating, logistics, planning, scheduling (4D), coordination, field layout, and facilitates management
Develop solutions with the project stakeholders by performing model-based design and constructability review, clash detection and visualization
Oversee BIM coordination meetings with designers, trades, and suppliers
Work closely with the field team using the intelligent building models to track the progress on site and contribute on the overall project schedule
Facilitate reality capture, utilizing LiDAR, Drones and 360 Photography for model integration, QA/QC, analysis, and visualization
Collaborate with IT to equip staff with proper hardware and software tools for projects
Assist and support the pre-construction team’s use of BIM/VDC for project pursuits, estimating and 4D planning
Help project teams navigate the expanding world of construction technology by teaching and mentoring them as they learn new software and workflows
Participate in software testing, R&D initiatives and continue personal and professional growth
Be a part of the internal VDC community to build on EllisDon’s rich history of innovation as leaders in the construction industry and report to regional VDC Leadership
Participate in the planning and execution of budget and schedule of VDC scope for the project
Manage and Support VDC Team while encouraging professional development of coordinators within your team
Oversee the progress of the Project BIM deliverables and report on key metrics
Practice and promote safe work environment and EllisDon Safety culture