We are seeking a BIM Lead for Fast + Epp's new Toronto office. This role typically manages 5-8 medium to large projects concurrently and oversees BIM content development, BIM coordination and collaboration with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other related disciplines. The BIM Lead reports to the BIM Manager at Fast + Epp. This role is based out of our Toronto office, with flexibility to work remotely in a hybrid arrangement. At Fast + Epp, our core purpose is to advance structural design and propel architectural imagination. We strive to manifest this core purpose in the designs we produce, the community we have created in our company culture, and the professional development we provide for our staff and their careers. We're looking for people who approach problems with a sense of curiosity and are not afraid to ask, “Is there a better way to do this?” We want people who will bring diverse experiences and viewpoints to our team, those who love to collaborate with others and understand they have something to learn from everyone they meet. We're searching for individuals who are honest, reliable, and good listeners. If you work with us, we want you to stretch your limits while still ensuring you maintain healthy habits, relationships, and other interests. If this sounds like the career path for you, we encourage you to apply!

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Oversees BIM content development, BIM coordination and collaboration with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other related disciplines.
• Manages 5-8 medium to large / extra-large size projects concurrently, including ensuring quality of Revit models and drawing sets while working with the BIM Manager to meet project goals.
• Guides project teams with BIM and collaboration strategy.
• Oversees adherence to office standards, project budgets, and required timelines.
• Makes early decisions on how to deliver models and distribute them based on design and construction team needs and collaboration requirements.
• Performs project shadowing to BIM staff of all levels to help them execute skills from training sessions and adhere to company drafting standards.
• Delegates work to BIM Coordinators and Technicians while remaining accountable for quality.
• Provide overall guidance to BIM project teams.
• Ensure project models and drawings align with all relevant Fast + Epp standards.
• Ensure goals set out in the project BIM execution plan are met.
• Review drawing sets, models and completed mark-ups to ensure Fast + Epp standards and best practices are followed.
• Provide technical support as required to project teams.
• Provide drafting support as required for project modeling and mark-ups.
• Attend consultant project coordination meetings as required (BIM start-up meeting etc.). Serve as the main BIM contact for external consultants.
• Maintain responsibility for project drafting budgets and ensure accurate scheduling of drafting project team members by the project PM in Unanet.

What you bring to the table:

• 10+ years of structural drafting experience on buildings/facilities.
• Certificate/diploma in Civil/Structural drafting or a related field with relevant work experience.
• Registration with ASTTBC or equivalent in specific region.
• High level of proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and BIM360.
• Strong ability to read and understand architectural and structural engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail, motivated and self-starter.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Experience with mass timber considered an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Quality written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate within the team and with external teams or clients
• Ability to work in an environment driven by multiple deadlines

Why work for Fast + Epp?

At Fast + Epp, we strive to be more than a stereotypical engineering company. We are also a collection of musicians, volunteers, amateur athletes, artists, parents and community members. We build our workplace culture through frequent socials, in-house soccer and softball teams, relay triathlon teams, weekly group hiking nights, and informal pub nights, to name a few. Our work days are flexible and fit with our lives outside of the office. As we continue to grow, we are committed to preserving our “design studio” atmosphere by encouraging our staff to be creative and forward thinking in all that they do.

• Work for an industry leader and contribute to exciting and challenging projects
• We want everyone at Fast + Epp to grow as professionals – whether you're an engineer, drafter, or part of our administrative team. We are continually looking for ways to mentor you inside our company and to support continued learning outside the office, including courses, conferences, exam preparation, and membership in professional organizations. We realize one size does not fit all. At Fast + Epp, you're encouraged to envision a professional development plan that fits your role and career goals – we will do our best to support you in reaching the next milestone. We invest in your professional development, with offered tuition support/assistance
• Flexible working hours with the ability to utilize “Flex Time” for additional paid time off
• Hybrid working environment
• Annual company profitability and discretionary bonuses
• Office closure between Christmas + New Year's Day
• Positive and collegial team and working atmosphere with fun social events!
• Extended Health & Dental Plan, Health Spending Account, and RRSP Matching
• Transit subsidy