BIM​/VDC Coordinator; Electrical

Trotter & Morton Building Technologies is a multi-service construction company providing electrical, mechanical, and metal work for a wide variety of commercial, civil, and industrial building projects.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought its high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Western Canada’s most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. We are looking to hire hard-working individuals who want to contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. We are currently looking to add a Building Information Modelling (BIM)/ Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Coordinator Electrical position to expand our support of this technology.

The successful candidate will be an individual who possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking and a desire to work on challenging new projects with an established construction company.

The BIM/VDC Coordinator will work with a number of Trotter & Morton’s divisions on a project by project basis where BIM/VDC methods need to be applied. This position will involve a full range of technical skills to help reduce project costs and improve performance.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefit plan
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Fun company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Generate fabrication models, plans, presentations, etc. based on issued for construction information
• Work with reality capture processes (e.g., point cloud, 3D scanning)
• Assist in clash detection and mitigation
• Interface with client-issued models
• Produce fabrication-level electrical construction models and drawing packages, including conduit, cable tray, and prefabricated assemblies
• Assist in development and maintenance of templates and modelling procedures
• Work within construction project management teams
• Work with project estimation groups to assist with change orders or conceptual design changes
• Stay up to date on technology relevant to BIM in the construction industry
• Perform other assignments as required

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and/or institutional projects, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
• Intermediate ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, including floor plans, single-line diagrams, and panel schedules
• Understanding of electrical installation methods and how they affect coordination with other trades
• Attention to detail
• Organized, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Estimation or project execution experience would be an asset
• Experience in construction, with a focus on electrical

Techinical Ability/Knowledge

• Proficient with Autodesk Revit, including electrical modelling
• Experience in relevant building and infrastructure BIM applications
• Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) knowledge would be an asset
• Understand VDC requirements and Level of Development (LOD)
• Trimble Sys Que experience would be an asset
• Experience with development of 3D models
• 2D knowledge transfer and drawing export
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Procore, and Navisworks would be considered an asset
• Strong experience in MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word)

Required Experience

• 3–10 years of experience
• 3-year diploma or 4-year degree in a technical vocation (e.g., Electrical Engineering Technology); an electrical trade background would be an asset

Additional Requirements

• Travel may be required

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