VDC Specialist

As a VDC Specialist in modular design with Fero, your role is pivotal in merging innovative digital design with practical modular construction. You will manage the virtual design process, utilize advanced tools like 3D modeling and BIM, and ensure seamless collaboration among teams, clients, and contractors. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project timelines, budgets, and upholding quality and compliance standards. Effective communication and analytical skills are essential to navigate the complexities of modular construction and drive project success.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preliminary Sales Drawing Preparation: Collaborate with the sales team to ensure that project specifications are meticulously detailed in the initial sales drawings.
• 3D Presentations and Renderings: Develop 3D presentations and renderings in to bolster the efforts of the Sales Department.
• Project Kickoff Participation: Engage actively in Project Kickoff meetings to align on project goals and expectations.
• Permit Drawing Production: You will be tasked with creating permit drawings in accordance with customer-approved sales specifications and project estimates.
• Consultation with External Consultants: Liaise with external consultants to guarantee that permit drawings are accurately coordinated and comply with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) or applicable provincial and national codes.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring: Oversee adherence to building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Fabrication Drawing Coordination: Prepare and manage the coordination of fabrication drawings.
• Production Team Collaboration: Work intimately with the Production team to ensure that production methodologies are reflected in the detailed shop drawings.
• Cross-Departmental Liaison: Serve as the key point of communication among Sales, Design, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams, facilitating smooth project progression.
• B.O.M. Coordination: Collaborate with the B.O.M. Coordinator to ensure accurate setup of BIM model schedules for material takeoffs, aligning materials with D365 material and item number protocols.
• Clash Detection Reporting: Generate clash detection reports for Architectural, Structural, and MEP models to pre-emptively address potential issues.
• Design Manager Reporting: Directly report to the Design Manager, ensuring alignment and communication on project progress and challenges.
• Ethical Standards and Compliance: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all business activities, adhering to the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
• Health and Safety Adherence: Comply with all health and safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Flexibility in Role: Be prepared to undertake additional duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a university degree or technology diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience, specifically focused on Building Information Modeling (BIM) within a production-oriented environment.
• Relevant professional background in engineering and/or modular construction industries.
• Proficient in advanced software applications including Revit, AutoCAD, Lumion, and Navisworks.
• Familiarity with programming in Python or Dynamo is highly desirable.
• Experience with Autodesk BIM360 and Revizto software is advantageous.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, Teams, and Bluebeam/Bluebeam Studio for project management and collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

What We Offer:

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that at is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Act. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process please advise your recruiter contact.