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.

**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.
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