Senior Digital Construction Coordinator
Where Greatness Grows
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. 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.
We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.
Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
Reporting to the Director of Operations and the District Digital Construction Manager, the Senior Digital Construction Coordinator will oversee on-site Digital Construction activities for complex 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.
This position is based ***ON-SITE*** in the GTA region.
Senior Digital Construction Coordinator
This position is based ***ON-SITE*** in the GTA region.
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.
What We Are Looking For
- Relevant post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in BIM/VDC with demonstrated leadership on large-scale healthcare construction projects.
- On-site construction knowledge and/or relevant work experience is an asset
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
- Proficiency with key Digital Construction tools (e.g., Revit, Revizto, ACC) and workflows.
- In-depth understanding of construction project requirements, BIM execution planning, and digital construction execution.
- Effective leadership and communication skills; experienced in multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and a general understanding of MS Project/Primavera P6
- Strong 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 groups.
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.
Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.