BIM Coordinator, Buildings | Mechanical Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Mechanical contractor seeking motivated BIM Coordinator for institutional and commercial projects in Vancouver BC. Salary range $80,000 - $100,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of BIM Coordinator:

• Develop and prepare construction coordination drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets and other data.
• Work with the construction teams to facilitate collaboration and communication for the designing and modeling of the entire HVAC/electrical systems for projects.
• Assist with the preparation of construction coordination/interference plans and other drawings for new construction and upgrade/rebuild projects.
• BIM Coordinator will be a motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined person who enjoys working on a wide variety of tasks, is quick to learn, and is keen to make a significant contribution.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Construction Managers to develop project specific processes for creating 3D information for the purpose of estimating, logistics, planning, scheduling, coordination, field layout and/or facilitates management.
• Ensure designs conform to applicable standards; perform system modelling that is installable and relevant to meet code requirements.
• Support foremen and project managers to produce coordination drawings and BIM models.
• Develop the coordination drawings into Fabrication and installation drawings to enable offsite fabrication of the piping components.
• Work with other engineers and technicians on the team on larger projects.
• Support the project manager, project team and site superintendents in any administrative project functions.
• Attend site meetings and visit job sites as required to support the project team.
• Participate in our company operational meetings, as required.

Qualifications of BIM Coordinator:

• Post-Secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Drafting or relevant technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BIM Coordinator will have 3+ years of experience working with BIM software including; REVIT, ArchiCAD, Bentley, NavisWorks, Digital Project, ProjectWise, Vico, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, Google SketchUp, or other 3D systems experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience and knowledge of Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Building Operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of architectural/structural drafting and ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction documents and specifications.
• Knowledge of field installation means and methods of structural components.
• Demonstrated mechanical trades experience is an asset (sheet metal, piping, etc.).
• Previous experience working in the construction industry would be an asset.
• Specific design or coordination experience with structural and M&E systems would be an asset.
• Experience with Trimble for site layouts and sleeving is an asset.
• Detail oriented and ability to work within tight timelines.
• Well organized with an ability to effectively set and manage competing priorities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Sense of urgency and drive to succeed. Must be comfortable working within a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
• Resourceful, energetic and able to manage multiple priorities.

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.