Mechanical BIM Lead – Building Services
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Salary: $90,000–$120,000 CAD
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Office & Work From Home
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established Canadian multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking for an experienced Mechanical BIM Lead to join its Vancouver team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a BIM professional with a strong background in mechanical building systems who is looking to take on a leadership position within a collaborative and technically driven engineering environment.
The company works on a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, commercial developments, residential buildings and major public infrastructure.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and improving BIM processes, leading technical teams and ensuring the successful delivery of coordinated mechanical models and project information.
Working closely with engineers, designers, project managers and national BIM leadership, you will help drive consistency, efficiency and innovation across the company's building services projects.
The position offers a combination of hands-on BIM coordination, technical leadership, team development and digital delivery, along with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
BIM Management & Technical Delivery
- Lead and coordinate mechanical BIM activities across multiple building services projects.
- Oversee the development and management of detailed mechanical models covering HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Develop and maintain Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs) and contribute to Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs).
- Support the preparation and implementation of BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), including information requirements, modelling standards and project deliverables.
- Manage BIM workflows to ensure models and associated information meet project requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee model development, coordination and information management using Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or BIM 360.
- Establish and maintain consistent modelling standards, naming conventions, Revit families, parameters and project documentation.
- Review BIM models and deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with project requirements.
Coordination & Quality Control
- Coordinate mechanical BIM models with architectural, structural, electrical and other building disciplines.
- Lead the identification and resolution of design clashes and coordination issues.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures throughout the modelling and documentation process.
- Ensure project models meet agreed Levels of Information Need (LOIN) and information delivery requirements.
- Support the preparation and delivery of IFC, COBie and other required digital outputs.
- Ensure BIM information is suitable for construction, commissioning and facilities management where required.
- Work with engineering and project management teams to resolve technical challenges and improve project delivery.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide day-to-day leadership and technical guidance to BIM technicians, coordinators, modellers and drafters.
- Allocate workloads and coordinate resources across multiple projects.
- Mentor junior and intermediate BIM professionals, supporting their technical development.
- Provide training and guidance on Revit, Dynamo, BIM standards and digital delivery workflows.
- Collaborate with national BIM leadership and other offices to maintain consistent company-wide standards.
- Support the development and implementation of improved BIM processes, templates and automation tools.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Revit libraries, custom families, schedules and modelling resources.
- Encourage continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and innovation within the BIM team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong professional experience in BIM coordination, modelling or management within the building services engineering sector.
- Excellent understanding of mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing and fire protection.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit, particularly mechanical and MEP modelling.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary building models and resolving design clashes.
- Strong knowledge of BIM workflows, standards, modelling protocols and project information management.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 or similar common data environments.
- Understanding of BIM Execution Plans, information delivery requirements and structured project documentation.
- Experience working within an engineering consultancy or multidisciplinary building design environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with engineers, designers, project managers and other stakeholders.
Additional Assets
- Previous experience as a BIM Lead, Senior BIM Coordinator or BIM Manager.
- Experience supervising or mentoring BIM technicians and modellers.
- Familiarity with ISO 19650 information management standards.
- Knowledge of Dynamo, Revit automation and custom content development.
- Experience with IFC, COBie and construction or facilities management information requirements.
- Experience on large commercial, healthcare, institutional or mixed-use building projects.
- Experience improving BIM standards, workflows and quality control procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continued professional development.
Salary: $95,000–$125,000 CAD, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working arrangements, combining working from home and time in the Vancouver office.
- Flexible working hours.
- Half-day Fridays throughout the year.
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.
- Health Spending Account.
- Group retirement savings plan with employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Additional time-off purchasing options.
- Transit subsidy program.
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
- Regular team events and social activities.
- Collaborative working environment with experienced engineering professionals.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers an opportunity to play an important role in the delivery of complex building engineering projects while helping shape the future of BIM and digital design processes.
You'll have the chance to take ownership of BIM coordination and quality standards, mentor technical staff and work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of significant building projects.
For an experienced Mechanical BIM Coordinator or BIM Specialist looking to move into a leadership position, this role offers an opportunity to expand your responsibilities and influence how projects are delivered.
With a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, half-day Fridays and an established engineering team, this could be an excellent next step for someone looking to combine technical expertise with leadership and professional growth.
Interested in Learning More?
If you're an experienced Mechanical BIM professional with a background in building services engineering, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss the position with you.
For a confidential conversation, please contact:
Jack Morton
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Skyline Recruitment
604-379-2335
