About the Role
The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator will support the successful delivery of a large-scale transit project by integrating BIM and digital construction strategies to enhance coordination, efficiency, and project outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Manipulate and maintain 3D models for use during preconstruction and construction phases.
- Perform quality assurance of models to ensure adherence to required levels of information and graphical standards.
- Generate 3D and 4D site logistics plans.
- Create 4D visualizations to communicate schedule and sequence of work.
- Manage coordination of work with subcontractors utilizing Revizto, including running clash detection, documenting clashes, and tracking resolution.
- Create model-based quantity takeoffs to support Estimating teams.
- Liaise with architects, consulting engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding contract and change notices, design revisions, RFIs, RFQs, etc.
- Capture and process reality capture data.
- Prepare and participate in meetings with project team, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Identify and coordinate deficiencies and project risks in a timely manner.
- Maintain awareness of project status and proactively communicate updates and potential issues.
- Educate and coordinate with the Project team to raise District understanding of VDC programs and trainings.
- Develop and define the VDC scopes of works for disciplines requiring fabrication models, redlines, and as-built models.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree from a recognized BIM, architectural, engineering or construction management program (minimum 2-year program).
- 5 years of project coordination experience using virtual construction tools.
- Demonstrated experience in a project support role, preferably with an ICI General Contractor.
- Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documents.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse project stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks and driving solutions.
Skills
- Revit
- Revizto
- Synchro (4D planning)
- Navisworks
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360)
- Assemble Systems (familiarity)
- CM Builder (familiarity)
- dRofus (familiarity)
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Office-based
Experience Level
- 5 years of project coordination experience
Education Level
- Diploma or degree from a recognized BIM, architectural, engineering or construction management program (minimum 2-year program)
About the Company
- Bird Construction has been a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, impacting critical infrastructure, energy, and resources across Canada.
- The company is rooted in a culture of innovation and a quest to reimagine what is possible.
- Bird Construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920 and is now a highly respected company operating across Canada.
- Bird is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both its clients and its people.
Equal Opportunity
- Bird values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believes it is essential to our success.
- We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
- Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture.
