Manager, BIM/VDC Operations

Since 1927, Trotter & Morton has provided services across our divisions to the municipal, commercial, institutional, residential and industrial sectors. This has created a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia's most iconic structures such as; hospitals, office towers, shopping centres, airports, hotels, water and wastewater treatment facilities, multistory residential, warehouses and educational institutions.

At Trotter & Morton, our people are our greatest strength. We are seeking a Manager, BIM/VDC Operations to lead our digital construction initiatives and expand the use of BIM/VDC across divisions. This role will establish and advance standards, processes, and technologies that improve project delivery, support prefabrication, and drive long-term growth. The Manager will drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders. By providing leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight, this position will ensure BIM/VDC practices deliver both immediate project success and strategic value to the organization.

*NOTE* This position can be filled in either the Vancouver OR Calgary area!

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefit plan
• Professional development and training resources
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Fun company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Build and lead divisional BIM/VDC initiatives aligned with organizational and divisional strategies.
• Establish BIM/VDC objectives that support both project execution and long-term growth.
• Champion innovation and digital transformation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies.
• Develop, implement, and enforce BIM/VDC standards, workflows, and best practices across divisions.
• Maintain and regularly update BIM/VDC procedures, including:
  •  Estimating procedures
  •  VDC processes and templates
  •  Revit library management (family management, system types, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with BIM Execution Plans, corporate policies, industry standards, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee divisional goals and objectives related to BIM/VDC, construction, and prefabrication solutions to ensure alignment with overall business strategy.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and strategic updates to senior leadership and construction directors.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop BIM/VDC Managers, Designers, Coordinators, and team members across divisions.
• Promote collaboration, synergy, and knowledge sharing between teams to foster a “one company” culture.
• Build and strengthen internal team relationships across divisions to encourage alignment and collaboration.
• Align team resources with project demands, ensuring appropriate staffing and technical expertise.
• Establish and oversee training programs to elevate technical capacity, enhance performance, and support succession planning.

Operational Oversight

• Direct and oversee VDC assignments, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with divisional needs.
• Oversee model governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and usability for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive efficiencies in construction workflows, prefabrication, field layout, and coordination processes through technology adoption and digital solutions.
• Monitor and report on progress toward construction and prefabrication objectives, ensuring divisional initiatives support project delivery and long-term efficiency.
• Review RFQs/RFPs, provide estimates, and prepare BIM execution plans in collaboration with estimating and proposal teams.
• Lead turnover-to-operations and divisional coordination meetings to resolve cross-discipline or cross-division challenges proactively.
• Coordinate and facilitate project closeout, capture lessons learned, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong external relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, and other stakeholders.
• Act as the divisional point of contact between project teams, executives, and external partners.
• Collaborate with proposal teams to prepare RFP/RFQ documentation.
• Support estimating teams by reviewing estimates, proposals, and pursuits in line with corporate authority.
• Assist in developing project execution budgets and aligning them with operational needs.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Outgoing, self-motivated, entrepreneur
• Dedicated team player and leader
• Strong data and analytical skills
• Firm understanding of construction with a focus on mechanical and electrical sub-trade markets and procedures
• Firm understanding of BIM/VDC processes and developments
• Strong technical mindset with a desire for continuous learning
• Advanced proficiency in BIM/VDC software platforms (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD etc)
• Facility Data Asset Management Experience (Drofus)
• Experience managing multiple teams across divisions, with strong people-leadership skills.
• Ability to develop, mentor, and grow high-performing BIM/VDC professionals.
• Experience working with both large-scale complex projects and smaller, fast-paced delivery models
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage executives, clients, consultants, and trades.
• Strong background in both design coordination and construction execution, including experience with prefabrication and digital field workflows.

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the construction industry
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with BIM/VDC Tools (Revit / AutoCAD / etc.) 
• Completion of a College or University level engineering degree is an asset
• Completion of Journeyperson Mechanical or Electrical trade certification is an asset
• Diploma or Technical Certificate in drafting, design technology, or construction technology is an asset
• Professional Certifications in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks etc are an asset

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel freely

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.