Senior VDC Designer

Join a top employer and advance your career! Our client is offering an opportunity to work in one of British Columbia’s biggest mechanical contractors and work on exciting large scale projects.

About Our Client
Our client is a leading mechanical contractor that has been in the business for over 25 years have offices across BC and Alberta. They have a track record of several successful projects completed throughout Western Canada. This role will allow you to build your portfolio and work on exciting new projects such as hospitals, community centres and large government buildings.

About the Opportunity
This is your chance to be part of a growing, close knit team. You will be working with a team that enjoys what they do and promotes a positive office culture. You will report to the Director of Project Management This is your opportunity to learn and grow in the mechanical field in a company that promotes from within.

About the Position
Your job duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Review and understand the Project Scope based on Mechanical Specifications, Drawings, BIM execution plan and contract requirements.
• Request, review, and implement Approved Equipment Shop Drawings from the Project Management. Complete shop drawing checklist spreadsheet.
• Implement and follow all Jnr. - Snr. VDC Designer responsibilities, quality requirements in accordance with the most current PML Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents. Complete the checklists for each milestone issue of the model and construction documents for review the site and file completed on the server with date and drawing issue.
• Attend trade coordination, design/fabrication, and site meetings for assigned projects and provide input on modelling. Represent PML in general contractor meetings. Run internal coordination meetings.
• Model domestic, hydronic, drainage and fire protection piping using consultant models and drawings for guidance and using correct pipe type, fittings & accessories based off project specifications and approved shop drawings.
• Place dimensionally accurate equipment in model.
• Coordinate access hatch locations with forepersons and other trades.
• Coordinate sleeving locations ahead of pours.
• Resolve model clashes and provide comments on clash coordination software (Revizto/Navisworks/ACC).
• Create mechanical equipment families.
• Assist in the design and layout of Mechanical Rooms.
• Review third-party and consultant models and provide direction on routing and constructability.
• Provide a set of dimensioned drawings for each floor layout including sleeving, equipment, piping and access hatches to site for review and installation.
• Provide 3D Models in Navis format for review by the Site Foreperson and PM.
• Produce layout drawings and TFL files for Trimble Total Station for hanger and sleeving locations.
• Create spools, spool sheets and spool maps, adjust sheets before sending for review and to fabrication shop.
• Reviewing and incorporating MSIs (Mechanical Site Instructions).
• Review design issues and submit RFI to Project Coordinator.
• Conduct field reviews to verify mechanical installations and confirm as-built conditions.
• Perform 3D scans of site conditions and insert scans into model.
• Work at site office as required.
• Advise VDC Designers on design and provide mentorship.

The Requirements

• 2-4 years experience as a VDC Designer working on mechanical projects
• Proficient using Revit, Trimble, Autodesk, BIMpro and MS Suite
• Degree in Mechanical/Civil/Architecture an asset

Compensation

• $90,000 - $100,000
• 3% RRSP matching rising to 5%
• 100% extended health and dental coverage
• 3 weeks vacation

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.