BIM/VDC Specialist

Graham is intent on fueling growth by ensuring we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time, balancing both Company and individual needs. Graham talent management strategies include succession planning, employee development and hiring. Our Talent Acquisition team focuses on finding and matching external and internal talent through our open jobs. Internal mobility is important to maintain a vibrant and growing organization and is a central element of Graham’s talent management strategy. As an employee, you are encouraged to discuss your career aspirations and individual development with your manager and/or your Human Resources Advisor to position yourself for growth opportunities, both now and in the future.

Summary 

Reporting to the BIM/VDC Lead, the BIM/VDC Specialist provides advanced BIM/VDC project support to multiple projects within a regional office, and is responsible for mentoring and coaching BIM/VDC Coordinators and Estimators within that office. The incumbent works with the BIM/VDC Lead to develop BIM/VDC-related project templates, workflows, and training materials. 

Essential Functions 

• Communicate any project BIM/VDC requirements to trades. 

• Facilitate additional BIM/VDC modeling if required by the RFP (i.e. LOD 400 level model). 

• Set up federated model from design consultant and / or trade models. 

• Set up clash tests in coordination platform and establish clash detection protocols. 

• Assemble 4D timeline simulation model from design / trade models and the project P6 schedule. 

• Train and assist the BIM Coordinator(s) so that they are able to; Pilot a federated model during project meetings, update clash tests, sort and group clashes for meetings, publish clash reports and conduct clash detection meetings (navigate model, document decisions). 

• Update 4D timeline simulation with revised BIM models and updated P6 schedules. 

• Test and pilot new software and technologies. 

• Provide insight and process improvement suggestions with data from projects 

• Ensure that the project participants are following the BIM execution plan. 

• Provide ongoing technical support / troubleshooting for the project. 

• Help the Project Manager by providing information (highlighting potential conflicts or risks) to help make educated and supported decisions on the project. 

Education, Experience and Knowledge 

• University degree or completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school; Degree in Building Technology, Engineering, Architecture, or Construction is preferred. 

• Autodesk certification, CANBIM certification, and construction association certification are all assets. 

• 2-3 years of relevant experience; architectural consultant firm experience is an asset. 

• Construction experience and a willingness to learn. 

• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks. 

• Demonstrated general knowledge of and increasing familiarity with the core elements of a construction project, including systems, practices, and processes of project management. 

• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project; Synchro, Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM360), 3DStudioMax, Revizto, and equivalent technologies are assets. 

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.


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