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AECOM BIM Specialist in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced BIM-VDC Senior Consultant to join our growing digital transformation team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in BIM implementation, project coordination, and team leadership across major construction projects.
AECOM Canada is a Centre of Excellence for the delivery of Alternative Delivery projects in North America and is participating in numerous major projects in Canada, either as the Owner’s Engineer/Technical Advisor or as the Constructor's Engineer of Record during execution and implementation of the project. We are seeking to add a member to our digital team and take on a specialized role in the delivery of our major hydroelectric projects across Canada.
Digital AECOM exists within AECOM’s sphere of innovation, an expanding ecosystem of tools, systems, and processes — and a team of over 2,000 digital practitioners who understand the challenges facing the infrastructure industry, and our responsibility to respond in an impactful and enduring way.
The role will present the opportunity to collaborate with our wider Canada Region Digital team primarelly in the Water Business line across Canada and with other business lines to advance and re-enforce AECOM’s global digital strategies within the Canadian Region.
The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, is customer focused, a critical thinker with problem solver approach and ready to apply and sharing ideas utilizing principles and methods for AEC Design and Digital Consulting projects.
Position Overview: As a BIM-VDC Senior Consultant, you will lead the implementation and coordination of Building Information Modeling (BIM) initiatives across complex construction projects. This role combines technical expertise with team leadership and strategic planning to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead BIM implementation and coordination for major construction projects, with a focus on hydroelectric projects;
Provide expert guidance in Civil & Structure, MEP systems, heavy mechanical and infrastructure coordination;
Manage and mentor cross-functional BIM teams across multiple concurrent projects;
Develop and maintain BIM execution plans and workflows;
Oversee CDE (Common Data Environment) implementation and management;
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices;
Coordinate between multiple stakeholders including engineers, architects and contractors;
Implement and manage OpenBIM solutions and advanced digital platforms.
Qualifications
echnical Requirements:
Extensive experience with multiple BIM platforms including minimum 3 of the following list:
Navisworks
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
OpenBIM solutions
ProjectWise
3DExperience
Revit or Microstation
Proven expertise in BIM/VDC implementation methodologies
Experience with project management platforms (Procore, ProjectWise, etc)
Strong understanding of MEP systems, structural and architectural coordination
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in any design and construction discipline such as Architecture, Structural Engineering;
6 years of experience in BIM/VDC consulting and implementation;
Demonstrated experience coordinating BIM modeling in large-scale projects
Fluency in English, oral and written;
Experience in training and mentoring technical teams.
Leadership Competencies:
Proven ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously;
Strong coordination and communication skills across disciplines;
Experience in developing and implementing BIM standards;
Teaching/training experience in technical subjects;
Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record of successful project delivery in the BIM/VDC space. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects while leading digital transformation initiatives in the construction industry.
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $75,000.00 - $120,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10124757
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC