Virtual Design Lead (BIM/VDC) - Construction
Black & McDonald Limited
•Onsite
About The Position
Black & McDonald is seeking a Virtual Design Lead (BIM/VDC) to oversee and execute BIM/VDC activities across active projects. This role is crucial for ensuring models and deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and construction-ready. The Virtual Design Lead will serve as the primary link between VDC teams, Project Managers, site leadership, and trade partners, contributing to the company's reputation for operational excellence and customer-focused solutions.
Requirements
- Completion of college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology and 5 - 10 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 to engineering education, mechanical engineering technology
Responsibilities
- Lead 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 team 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
Benefits
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
