Building Information Model (BIM) Lead

FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm. We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

To add to this expertise, we are recruiting for a Building Information Model (BIM) Lead for our Winnipeg office location, to join our collaborative and team focused organization.

We have a lot to offer you – profit sharing, RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few. 

As a BIM Lead, you will be responsible for developing conceptual equipment layouts and coordinating all 3D content within our project BIM models.

Position Overview:

·       Work with Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Structural Engineers, the design team, Field Operations, and Project Managers to design equipment and facility layouts within our 3D BIM models.

·       Participate in project meetings with other designers and engineers to ensure overall layout and fit up of designed components.

·       Interact directly with design team to develop high quality drawings and plans in accordance with client specifications.

·        Provide design suggestions to the Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Structural Engineers and Project Team based on optimal layouts of equipment and buildings.

Qualifications Needed:

·        Diploma in a technical field such as Architectural Technology or Engineering Technology or a combination of technical education and experience.

·       Minimum 2 - 5 years of construction industry experience required; experience within industrial construction or a design-build environment is considered an asset.

·       Experience with interpreting shop drawings, general arrangement drawings, and survey data and drawings is considered an asset.

·       Experience with design software such as Autodesk, Inventor, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, Revit, and other Autodesk products.

·       High degree of accuracy and able to manage multiple details under tight deadlines and pressure.

·       Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to think critically, solve complex problems , and work effectively across teams .

·        Travel requirements are minimal, with only occasional visits to job sites as needed.

Want to know more? Apply through our career board .  First time applicants will need to complete a profile.  

FWS is committed to fostering connection, mentorship, and professional growth and development that only an on-site presence can provide. However, we remain open to flexible work arrangements, guided by our comprehensive Flexible Work Arrangement Policy should appropriate circumstances arise.

We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason.  Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do.  We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees.  We have a wide range of expertise and skillsets that service multiple markets.

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FWS may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and only used to assist in the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals following human review.