Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager

Overview

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community. Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient. We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients’ greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment. This also means maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible work environment to support the unique and busy lives that our people lead.

There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that''s why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint. We operate on a fully remote option for any teammate who wants to when deemed appropriate by their manager.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® , recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and engaging workplace. At Williams Engineering, we value collaboration, respect, and opportunities for growth.

If you join us, you have an opportunity to be a part of the impact that we create. We are looking for teammates who want to have an impact on the community through their work and are interested in taking on initiative to live out your Purpose through your work every day.

This role calls for an individual who is driven by Purpose and who wants to be a trailblazer in leading Purpose driven projects.

Position Details

Position Title : Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager

Reports to : Director, Engineering Services

Based at : Regional Office or Remote Work option

Position Purpose : Responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of AutoCAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) practices across the organization. This role ensures efficient digital design workflows, coordination among multidisciplinary teams and the delivery of high-quality drawings and models that support design and delivery of projects related to buildings. Will also act as SME for design modeling software use and set up best practices; provide user support and training and assist multidisciplinary project teams to ensure expectations are clear and scope is defined for successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• As a leader, consistently promote company Purpose, Core Values and a positive workplace culture.
• Develop and maintain AutoCAD and BIM standards and guidelines across the organization, ensuring consistency in drawing and model structure and documentation.
• Develop and maintain working libraries of AutoCAD and BIM resources for all service lines including structural, mechanical, electrical, and building envelope.
• Coordinate BIM execution plans (BEPs) and templates for each project and each engineering service line, working with internal teams and external collaborators to align modeling practices and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and support to project teams in the use of BIM software (eg. Revit, AutoCAD), and other related tools including but not limited to Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revizto, OpenSpace, ReCap Pro, and TwinMotion. Train and mentor teammates on BIM technologies and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee model coordination and clash detection, facilitating collaboration between disciplines and resolving issues early in a design process.
• Support Project Managers by reviewing BIM requirements, identifying milestones, assessing risks, and advising on feasibility, resourcing and budgeting.
• Manage and enhance BIM libraries, templates and automation tools to promote efficiency and consistency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for BIM related inquiries, both internally and with project collaborators.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure proper system set up, software licensing, and project specific protocols.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and demonstrating digital capabilities to potential clients.
• Support business development efforts by communicating with BIM and CAD leaders at other organizations with whom we already work or would like to work, such as architects, owners and managers who use BIM as part of their business processes.
• Work collaboratively with engineering service line leaders to grow WE’s business and service offerings.
• Engage in industry events, forums and knowledge exchanges to stay informed on emerging technologies, trends and best practices in BIM and digital delivery.
• Teammates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.
• Teammates in a leadership position are expected to obtain their Leadership in Safety Excellence certificate as part of their role with WE.

Qualifications And Experience

Skills And Capabilities

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