[Hiring] Virtual Design Lead @Black & McDonald Limited

Role Description

The Virtual Design Lead is responsible for oversight and execution of BIM/VDC activities across active projects. The role ensures models and deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and construction-ready while acting as the primary link between VDC teams, Project Managers, site leadership, and trade partners.

• 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 improvements
• 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

Qualifications

• Completion of college program in Mechanical or CAD CAM Technology and 5 - 10 years’ experience
• Preference to 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

Requirements

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

Company Description

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.