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 SysQue 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

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.