Virtual Design Construction Specialist

Black & McDonald Limited • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$70,000 - CA$90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology and 3-5 years’ experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preference for engineering education, mechanical engineering technology

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• group insurance benefits
• pension plan
• annual performance bonus
• career development programs
• other HR programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree