BIM Designer

Our client is redefining how communities come to life, building smarter, faster, and more sustainable spaces across healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors.  By blending cutting-edge industrialized construction with a people-first mindset and a world-class facility, they deliver high-impact, community-driven solutions.  Their mission is bold: to reshape the future of construction on a global scale while creating spaces that truly elevate how people live, work, and connect.

Position Overview

As a Modular BIM Designer, you will play a key role in bridging innovative digital design with practical modular construction.  You will lead the virtual design process, leveraging advanced 3D modeling and BIM tools to ensure seamless coordination across internal teams, clients, and contractors.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining alignment across project timelines, budgets, quality, and compliance standards, helping to drive efficient and successful project delivery.  Strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments are essential to supporting the successful execution of modular construction projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preliminary Sales Drawing Preparation: Collaborate with the sales team to ensure that project specifications are meticulously detailed in the initial sales drawings.
• 3D Presentations and Renderings: Develop 3D presentations and renderings to bolster the efforts of the Sales Department.
• Project Kickoff Participation: Engage actively in Project Kickoff meetings to align on project goals and expectations.
• Permit Drawing Production: You will be tasked with creating permit drawings in accordance with customer-approved sales specifications and project estimates.
• Consultation with External Consultants: Liaise with external consultants to guarantee that permit drawings are accurately coordinated and comply with the applicable provincial or national building codes.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring: Oversee adherence to building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Fabrication Drawing Coordination: Prepare and manage the coordination of fabrication drawings.
• Production Team Collaboration: Work intimately with the Production team to ensure that production methodologies are reflected in the detailed shop drawings.
• Cross-Departmental Liaison: Serve as the key point of communication among Sales, Design, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams, facilitating smooth project progression.
• BOM Coordination: Collaborate with the BOM Coordinator to ensure accurate setup of BIM model schedules for material takeoffs, aligning materials with D365 material and item number protocols.
• Clash Detection Reporting: Generate clash detection reports for Architectural, Structural, and MEP models to pre-emptively address potential issues.
• Design Manager Reporting: Directly report to the Design Manager, ensuring alignment and communication on project progress and challenges.
• Ethical Standards and Compliance: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all business activities, adhering to the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
• Health and Safety Adherence: Comply with all health and safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Flexibility in Role: Be prepared to undertake related additional duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

What you bring:

• Possession of technician/technology diploma or a university degree in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience, specifically focused on Building Information Modeling (BIM) within a production-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of architectural design and construction practices, with experience with modular construction an asset.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in advanced software applications including Revit, AutoCAD, Lumion, and Navisworks.
• Familiarity with programming in Python or Dynamo is highly desirable.
• Experience with Autodesk BIM360 and Revizto software is advantageous.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, Teams, and Bluebeam/Bluebeam Studio for project management and collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

Competencies for Success

• Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness.
• Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
• Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
• Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative.
• Character Based Leadership: Leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive and passion.

Company Perks!

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Full Health Benefits
• Group Retirement Savings Program
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code, they welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented communities.  Your unique perspective helps us innovate and thrive.

Our client is dedicated to meeting the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  They ensure timely accommodations and an inclusive experience for all candidates.  If you require any assistance during the application process, simply let your recruiter know.

AI Disclosure Statement

As part of our recruitment process, they use AI-enabled tools to assist with tasks such as screening applications and assessing job-related qualifications.  These tools are designed to support efficiency and fairness; however, all hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by human recruiters to ensure accuracy and equity.