Digital Construction Coordinator

Bird Construction


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Kelowna, BC
Contract type: Full time

In support of upcoming projects, Bird Construction is reaching out to market to identify candidates interested in our Digital Construction Coordinator position.

Reporting to the Digital Construction Manager, the Digital Construction Coordinator will be responsible to oversee on-site Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)/Building Information Modeling (BIM) related project coordination, including model coordination with consultant and trade contractors. They will also facilitate the implementation of Digital Construction among project team. This role will be based in Kelowna, BC.

What You Will Be Working On

General Responsibilities

  • Perform various project duties related to project VDC/BIM deployment as required.
  • Perform Design coordination and assist in identifying constructability issues with the project team and subcontractors.
  • Lead and manage digital construction activities, ensuring they meet objectives, and timelines.
  • Participate in creation of BIM Execution Plan for the project.
  • Facilitate along with site team site logistics plan in a model environment and facilitate and assist site team in the development of schedule visualization models. Also, video export will be required on ad-hoc basis.
  • Responsible as “Model Administrator” for assigned projects.
  • Assist training other project staff and subcontractors on VDC/BIM related software and workflows as required.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the District Digital Construction Manager.

Ensure Model Accuracy for Project Specific Requirements

  • Maintain and facilitate models including structure, interior and exterior architectural elements and MEP systems (as applicable/where required).
  • Coordinate with BIM service providers and subcontractors.
  • Assist in the model development process to illustrate contractor questions and solutions.
  • Coordinate 3D laser scans/point cloud models.
  • Accumulate facilities management related information from project stakeholders for incorporation into VDC/BIM model, as required.
  • Distribute new and revised models as applicable to Change Management documentation.
  • Compile contract VDC close out documentation as assigned.

Schedule Visualization

  • Work with project team to develop implement schedule visualization workflows.
  • Educate and guide site team on the workflows related to schedule visualization.
  • Prepare 4D simulations on ad-hoc basis.

Consultant Coordination

  • Assist the project teams to develop healthy dialog with consultants and designers.
  • Facilitate the timely and orderly collection and/or coordination of all consultant BIM models.
  • Coordinate, as applicable, with consultant Model Managers and Coordinators, to clarify and update consultant design models.
  • Lead model coordination meetings.
  • Assist, based on project requirements, in the administration of the BIM Execution Plan as prescribed by either the Consultant or Client.

Subcontractor/Trade Coordination

  • Assist with updating, maintaining, and distributing documents to field and subcontractors.
  • Lead model coordination meetings.
  • Assist in coordination of models with internal and subcontractor detailers and modelers. Record coordination sign offs.

What We Are Looking For

  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
  • Completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent an asset.
  • 3 years’ experience working with VDC/BIM related software, primarily Revit, Revizto/ Navisworks.
  • Construction knowledge and/or related work experience an asset.
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and a general understanding of MS Project/Primavera P6.
  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges.
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honors our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

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