Digital Construction Coordinator (VDC) - Buildings East

The Digital Construction Coordinator - Buildings East will oversee on-site Digital Construction activities for complex defence, healthcare, and other large-scale projects. They will lead on-site coordination and collaboration efforts between consultants, trade contractors, and project teams, ensuring effective implementation of Digital Construction processes and technologies to drive accuracy, efficiency, and successful project delivery. In addition, they will support the execution of digital construction programs and the development of project-specific model-to-field plans, integrating quality assurance and cost estimation efforts.

Please note this position is based out of our Mississauga, Ontario Office with travel to project sites, as required.

This position requires you to obtain OPP & Federal Security Clearance (Reliability).

What You Will Be Working On

 Project Support & Coordination

• Support the District Digital Construction Manager and site team in the execution of digital construction programs in the assigned project.
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and trade contractors to ensure effective implementation of Digital Construction workflows and technologies.
• Support and facilitate on-site training to ensure project teams stay current with the latest digital construction tools and processes.

Engagement at the Pre-Construction Phase

• Work closely with project teams during pre-construction to identify project-specific digital construction requirements
• Align digital construction initiatives with overall project schedules and goals, ensuring a smooth handoff from design to construction.
• Provide onboarding, training, and technical support to project staff, consultants, and subcontractors on relevant digital construction tools and workflows.
• Perform Design coordination and assist in identifying constructability issues with the project team and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the site team to develop site logistics plans within the digital construction environment and assist in creating schedule visualization models to support project planning and sequencing.
• Collaborate with the Construction Innovation department to support the implementation and maintenance of new digital construction initiatives.

Support Project Teams During Construction

• Provide ongoing on-site digital construction support throughout the construction phase, ensuring the effective use of digital models, tools, and data.
• Lead and coordinate digital construction activities on-site, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Develop and support the use of 3D/4D models for coordination, schedule visualization, and site logistics planning.
• Act as the Model Administrator for assigned projects, ensuring model integrity, organization, and compliance with project-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with BIM service providers and subcontractors to maintain consistent model standards and ensure proper integration of all project data.
• Coordinate and integrate reality capture data, such as laser scans and drone point clouds, into project models to support validation and as-built accuracy.
• Execute and coordinate proper change management processes in the model and assist with compiling project closeout documentation.
• Participate and coordinate model conditioning strategies to facilitate construction-based dashboards for progress tracking.
• Incorporate quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes into the digital construction workflows to ensure all project deliverables meet required standards.
• Collaborate with Digital Construction and the Construction Innovation department to develop and implement new digital construction initiatives that boost consistency and efficiency in actual projects
• Based on your technical expertise, you may be asked to be a subject matter expert on Request for Qualification (RFQs), Request for Proposal  (RFPs), and Express of Interest (EOIs) proposal submissions. This may include writing and reviewing narratives on your area of expertise, providing information for projects you have worked on and will work on with Bird, and providing information required for your resume. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in BIM/VDC with demonstrated leadership on large-scale institutional construction projects.
• On-site construction knowledge and/or relevant work experience are an asset
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with key Digital Construction tools (e.g., Revit, Revizto, ACC) and workflows.
• Understanding of construction project requirements, BIM execution planning, and digital construction execution.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and a general understanding of MS Project/Primavera P6
• Understanding of construction processes, model-to-field workflows, and QA/QC standards.
• Familiarity with reality capture and survey/layout technologies, preferred
• Ability to forge and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders

Why Bird?

At Bird, our people are at the heart of our success. We offer competitive rewards, meaningful growth opportunities, and programs designed to support you throughout your career.

• Competitive compensation and profit sharing so employees can share in Bird’s success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits along with life, disability and additional insurance coverage.
• RRSP matching up to 6% of base salary, helping eligible employees invest in their long-term financial future.
• $500 annual Health or Personal Spending Account giving eligible employees additional flexibility to support their health and well-being.
• Learning and career development opportunities supported by in-house learning programs, training resources, and professional development.
• Wellness and family support, including confidential Employee and Family Assistance resources and maternity and parental leave top-up for eligible employees.
• A culture that recognizes contribution through employee recognition, service awards, referral programs and opportunities to get involved in the Bird community.

Benefits, programs and eligibility may vary based on employee classification, work location, collective agreement and assignment. Official plan documents and applicable policies govern.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.