Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Specialist (CB)

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. 

Position Description

Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes, lead the review of design models for construction projects on project sites in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, operate VDC software tools, and complete VDC coordination of project deliverables. Perform additional VDC workflows in partnership with Preconstruction and Reality Capture teams, including simulation modeling and production tracking.

This role will be based on the Sturgeon Data Center project site located just outside of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, trades, design partners, clients, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and perform VDC meeting coordination, model exchange and common data environment workflows, file management, and document control.

• Conduct Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders, track action items, review design and trade models for constructability, completeness, alignment, and coordination, and support communication across the project VDC team.

• Perform VDC tasks, including preparation and review of BIM coordination processes, concurrent submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Compile quantity variance reports for estimating and change management and conduct initial assessments for Quality Control.

• Consistent presence at the construction jobsite to collaborate with stakeholders, determine solutions for constructability issues, and communicate solutions to relevant parties.

• Collaborate with the VDC team to understand and execute the BIM coordination schedule.

• Utilize knowledge of VDC processes and related software to implement BIM execution plans.

• Participate in activities to gain exposure to other VDC services and develop the ability to complete deliverables, including model-based takeoff, estimating practices, variance reporting, 4D modeling, schedule sequencing, production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation, and pursuit modeling.

• Understand the potential value of innovative VDC tools, assist in deploying them in a controlled environment, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in VDC, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Strong understanding of BIM/VDC processes and multidisciplinary model coordination.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, contract documents, and project schedules.

• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC.

• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma/ACC, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders, and ability to tailor communications for non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work effectively with project teams, trade partners, consultants, and clients in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.

• Experience with model-based takeoff, 4D planning, production tracking, or related VDC workflows is an asset.

• Familiarity with Dynamo, Python, visualization tools, or reality capture integration is an asset.

• Experience on large, complex, industrial, mission critical, or data center projects.

• Experience working in project-embedded VDC environments supporting field execution and client-facing deliverables.

• Travel as required.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact. 

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