Virtual Design Lead

Black & McDonald Limited

Virtual Design Lead at Black & McDonald overseeing BIM/VDC coordination across projects. Ensuring accurate and construction-ready models with collaboration between teams.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSaskatoon • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead BIM/VDC coordination across multiple active projects
Act as the primary liaison between VDC, Project Managers, field teams, engineers, and trade partners
Ensure models are accurate, coordinated, and aligned with current design and field conditions
Manage model quality, including constructability, completeness, and version control
Oversee clash detection processes and drive timely resolution of coordination issues
Coordinate production of shop drawings, installation drawings, and other project deliverables
Ensure deliverables are issued accurately and in accordance with project schedules
Provide technical leadership and support to VDC coordinators and modelers
Review team outputs for quality, consistency, and adherence to standards
Lead or participate in coordination and project meetings; prepare model views and updates
Track action items, responsibilities, and deadlines
Maintain and improve VDC workflows, file management practices, and internal procedures
Identify inefficiencies and implement process
Support adoption of new technologies (e.g., 3D scanning, reality capture) and related training
Evaluate tools and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Respond to field issues, design discrepancies, and coordination challenges
Ensure alignment between model outputs and field execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology
5 - 10 years of experience
Preference for engineering education, mechanical engineering technology
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
BIM/VDC experience in construction or fabrication environment
Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks (or equivalent tools)
Strong understanding of constructability, sequencing, and coordination
Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams
Familiarity with document control and project workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Criminal Background Check
Professional Reference Check
Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

BIMVDCRevitNavisworksconstructabilitysequencingclash detectionmodel qualityfile managementdocument control

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationattention to detailtime managementtechnical supportprocess improvement