VDC Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Salary $70,000- $90,000 based on experience and qualifications, plus vacation and statutory holiday pay.
While this role reports to our Ottawa office, the current work location is Chalk River, ON.
Job Description
At Chandos, we build more than projects—we build communities, people, and possibilities. We are looking for a VDC Coordinator who will bring expertise, collaboration, and leadership to support our Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts.
In this role, you will coordinate and support VDC/BIM development on a project-by-project basis, working closely with consultants, trade contractors, and operations staff. You’ll play a key role in ensuring VDC is used to its fullest potential to deliver successful projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach, and mentor internal project team members to achieve project deliverables.
- Determine resources required to complete projects in line with commitments.
- Guide teams through project bids, budgeting, and other pre-construction services.
- Manage client relationships after project award to ensure an excellent experience and strong retention.
- Provide preconstruction leadership, encouraging value-based design and innovative solutions.
- Align project execution plans with Chandos’ core values by overseeing goals, risks, budgets, staffing, milestones, and deliverables.
- Support and promote a strong safety culture that reflects our corporate strategies and core values.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- A technical diploma in a relevant field.
- 2+ years of construction experience with a general contractor.
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.
- A relationship-focused mindset and excellent communication skills.
- Solid working knowledge of VDC software.
- Eligibility for certification with local governing bodies (ASET, APEGA).
- Technical proficiency with VDC tools, including (but not limited to) Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and related software.
Additional Information
Why Work With Us
At Chandos, we believe our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, nurture it, and provide the tools people need to make a real impact.
We’re proud to be 100% employee owned - every team member has the opportunity to become an owner. With only one class of ownership, everyone is treated equally. We live our entrepreneurial values, and we mean it.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and experience.
- A comprehensive, employer-paid benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- An RRSP matching program to support your long-term financial goals.
- Educational assistance to help you pursue learning opportunities that enhance your career.
- A recognition and annual salary review program to celebrate your contributions.
- Leadership conferences where employees can connect, grow, and collaborate.
- Regular company-wide engagement opportunities to stay connected and build community.
About Chandos Construction
Chandos is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders. We are 100% employee owned and we are proud to be the first and largest B Corp Certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do. We continuously innovate by championing collaborative construction - leading to more efficiency, cost savings, and a much better working experience for everyone. We are a national technical builder. But most of all we build community. And we pride ourselves on listening to and collaborating with the communities we are building for, going above and beyond what we commit.
We believe in giving everyone a fair shot – which is why we champion the idea of inclusive hiring – a practice that nurtures diverse talent.
We practice social procurement, investing at least 5% of our addressable spend, whether its on construction materials or the coffee for our sites, with businesses that are good for people and the planet.
Over 80% of our work is delivered using collaborative delivery models. In addition to our strength in Construction Management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Our approach is born out of our simple desire to help others. Our process goes beyond design and construction; it brings value to the communities we serve.
We are Chandos. We Build Better Together.
VDC Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Salary $70,000- $90,000 based on experience and qualifications, plus vacation and statutory holiday pay.
While this role reports to our Ottawa office, the current work location is Chalk River, ON.
Job Description
At Chandos, we build more than projects—we build communities, people, and possibilities. We are looking for a VDC Coordinator who will bring expertise, collaboration, and leadership to support our Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts.
In this role, you will coordinate and support VDC/BIM development on a project-by-project basis, working closely with consultants, trade contractors, and operations staff. You’ll play a key role in ensuring VDC is used to its fullest potential to deliver successful projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach, and mentor internal project team members to achieve project deliverables.
- Determine resources required to complete projects in line with commitments.
- Guide teams through project bids, budgeting, and other pre-construction services.
- Manage client relationships after project award to ensure an excellent experience and strong retention.
- Provide preconstruction leadership, encouraging value-based design and innovative solutions.
- Align project execution plans with Chandos’ core values by overseeing goals, risks, budgets, staffing, milestones, and deliverables.
- Support and promote a strong safety culture that reflects our corporate strategies and core values.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- A technical diploma in a relevant field.
- 2+ years of construction experience with a general contractor.
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.
- A relationship-focused mindset and excellent communication skills.
- Solid working knowledge of VDC software.
- Eligibility for certification with local governing bodies (ASET, APEGA).
- Technical proficiency with VDC tools, including (but not limited to) Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and related software.
Additional Information
Why Work With Us
At Chandos, we believe our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, nurture it, and provide the tools people need to make a real impact.
We’re proud to be 100% employee owned - every team member has the opportunity to become an owner. With only one class of ownership, everyone is treated equally. We live our entrepreneurial values, and we mean it.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and experience.
- A comprehensive, employer-paid benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- An RRSP matching program to support your long-term financial goals.
- Educational assistance to help you pursue learning opportunities that enhance your career.
- A recognition and annual salary review program to celebrate your contributions.
- Leadership conferences where employees can connect, grow, and collaborate.
- Regular company-wide engagement opportunities to stay connected and build community.
About Chandos Construction
Chandos is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders. We are 100% employee owned and we are proud to be the first and largest B Corp Certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do. We continuously innovate by championing collaborative construction - leading to more efficiency, cost savings, and a much better working experience for everyone. We are a national technical builder. But most of all we build community. And we pride ourselves on listening to and collaborating with the communities we are building for, going above and beyond what we commit.
We believe in giving everyone a fair shot – which is why we champion the idea of inclusive hiring – a practice that nurtures diverse talent.
We practice social procurement, investing at least 5% of our addressable spend, whether its on construction materials or the coffee for our sites, with businesses that are good for people and the planet.
Over 80% of our work is delivered using collaborative delivery models. In addition to our strength in Construction Management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Our approach is born out of our simple desire to help others. Our process goes beyond design and construction; it brings value to the communities we serve.
We are Chandos. We Build Better Together.