BIM Coordinator / Lead
$70k + depending on experience + bonus, benefits
Architecture and Design
Calgary, Alberta
Other titles: BIM Specialist, Building Information Modelling Coordinator, BIM Designer, BIM Technologist, Design Technology Specialist, BIM Lead
THE JOB
This is an excellent and very unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about BIM and sharing that knowledge with others. In this role you will be an integral part of this firm’s success in the utilization of digital design platforms on many projects types and across multiple project sectors.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a well-established firm with a strong reputation in the industry. With a focus on innovative designs and developments, our client has established itself as a leader in the design industry and has a great portfolio of award-winning work. They have a culture focused on collaboration and good communication and have a strong leadership team that is focused on strategic business practices that are contributing to the success and growth of the company currently and into the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The BIM Coordinator will focus on the efficient and effective implementation of digital tools that support the design processes across the company. This role can be either at a junior or intermediate/advanced level for someone with a passion for BIM, good technical knowledge and some experience working with BIM tools. Ideally you will have a solid grasp on BIM related items such as creating standards, templates, Revit families, models as well as able to share that knowledge with others, mentoring staff with BIM related tools and corroborating the information into concise and easy to ready technical documents.
This role has the potential to progress relatively quickly into a BIM Lead and further into a BIM Manager role. You will direct and assist in managing the processes and integrations of digital elements with a number of different systems. You will also be involved in creating libraries, integrated systems and ensuring technology and standards are up to date, staying in touch with updates whilst also maintaining this firm's "unicorn" document with their current BIM processes.
Hands on work on projects and working with technical documents, working drawing packages and blueprints will also be a part of this role, ensuring smooth application of BIM processes throughout projects in the firm. Collaboration, communication and support are some of the key elements that this position needs as its is a hands-on and dynamic position managing quality assurance with modelling. You will have plenty of support from others in the team and senior staff to bring you up to speed where needed.
WHAT'S REQUIRED
This candidate will have the following aspects;
- Relevant Education - B.Arch, Tech, Diploma in Technology, Master's in Architecture or other related Degree
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a BIM related role or as an Architectural technologist involved in some BIM work
- Good research skills
- Excellent experience with Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo and other software applications are an asset
- Capable of producing detailed working drawing packages and documents if needed
- Interest and passion for new technologies and software systems and ability to guide a digital proactive group through the new systems from beginning to end
- Capable or interested in becoming proficient in working with and producing libraries, templates, standards and manuals
- A detailed approach to project management with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong technical skills and a good ideal for detail
- High energy, innovative thinking and a dynamic approach to design and digital technology
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, ability to work with others and share knowledge in a collaborative way
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- An award winning and leading firm in Canada with new projects focused in sustainability, innovation and design
- Great compensation and benefits plan, eligibility for bonus
- Opportunity for professional growth with new systems and courses through company support
- Work on high profile design projects across Canada
- Excellent team and collaboration with support on all projects throughout the company
- Amazing opportunities to grow and develop your career further within the company, into Associate and beyond.
- Collaborative team environment with a strong social culture
- Hybrid work model with some flexibility
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