VDC Coordinator

Job summary

The VDC Coordinator will create and manage 3D fabrication models to support project delivery, constructability analysis, and building systems coordination. They are responsible for performing clash detection, tracking issue resolution, and facilitating on-site coordination meetings.

Job details

We Are Canem Systems Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications. With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird, Canem Systems has been energizing Canada for over 60 years with cutting edge systems, practices and collaborative project management. With several office locations across Canada, Canem Systems is currently looking for a VDC Coordinator to join its growing team. The Virtual Design and Construction “VDC” Coordinator provides support in project delivery throughout design and construction utilizing Building Information Modeling “BIM” tools. The successful candidate is responsible for creating and managing 3D fabrication models to be used for visualization, constructability analysis, building systems coordination and construction sequencing. This position can be based out of any Canem office such as Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Richmond, Victoria, Winnipeg and Mississauga. Perform clash detection and identify constructability issues. Manage priorities with minimal guidance and take on additional responsibilities. Track issue resolution and coordination meetings, document required actions Support in communicating VDC benefits and implementation. Ensure model accuracy for project requirements that align with the BIM Execution Plan. Develop Electrical and Mechanical fabrication models for prefabrication and site use. Review and analyze and manage coordination models for spatial coordination and quality control. Support proposal information teams. Support Estimate and planning of VDC projects. Assist in the Coordination with trade partners to ensure that company and project standards are achieved. Assist in developing hardware/software standards and maintaining an element library. Demo and trial new technologies that can enhance and grow our VDC deliverable. Ensure project team access to all information and updates. Support tablet usage and VDC field implementation. Address constructability issues for self-performed work. Participate in site logistics using 3D model data. Assist with fabrication drawings creation and management. Attend on-site coordination meetings with the project team Leverage multiple programs and technologies to support field operations and on-site efficiencies. The People Behind our Work At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist. Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada. Safety, To Us It’s Personal We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.

What you’ll do

The VDC Coordinator will create and manage 3D fabrication models to support project delivery, constructability analysis, and building systems coordination. They are responsible for performing clash detection, tracking issue resolution, and facilitating on-site coordination meetings.

Requirements

The role requires proficiency in BIM tools and the ability to develop electrical and mechanical fabrication models for prefabrication and site use. Candidates must be able to manage coordination models, ensure model accuracy, and support field operations through technology implementation.

Benefits

• Professional development • Inclusive work environment • Collaborative community

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• 3D Modeling · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Building Information Modeling
• Clash detection
• Constructability analysis
• 3D modeling
• Project coordination
• Fabrication modeling
• Quality control
• Spatial coordination
• Construction sequencing
• BIM execution planning
• Field implementation
• Technical documentation
• Technology implementation
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Virtual Design And Construction (VDC)
• Clash Detection
• Professionalism
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• 3D Modeling
• Construction
• Management
• Communication
• Constructability
• Fabrication
• Holistic Health
• Project Management
• Operations
• Safety Culture
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Technology
• Energy
• VDC Coordinator
• Project Coordinator
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Project Management Specialists