BIM Director
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10 to 14 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in BIM/VDC and team management
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Shape the Future of Digital Engineering at BPA
What if your next role gave you the opportunity not only to advance BIM practices, but to directly influence how a national engineering firm designs, collaborates, and delivers its projects?
BPA is looking for a Director, BIM to lead the evolution of our BIM practices and digital production tools across Canada.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operational Excellence, you will play a strategic role at the intersection of engineering, technology, and operations.
Your mandate: define the vision, mobilize teams, and turn that vision into practical solutions that improve the performance of our projects and our people.
You will act as a strategic bridge between Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Software Development, helping evolve the way we work and positioning BPA as a leader in digital innovation and operational efficiency.
Your Impact
We are seeking a leader capable of transforming our BIM practices on a national scale, influencing key technology decisions, and shaping the future of BPA’s digital production tools to position the organization as a recognized leader in innovation and efficiency.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operational Excellence, you will act as a strategic bridge between engineering teams, Information Technology (IT), and Software Development to optimize performance, improve processes, and support the organization’s growth.
Your Main Responsibilities
Technology development and strategy
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Talent team.
What if your next role gave you the opportunity not only to advance BIM practices, but to directly influence how a national engineering firm designs, collaborates, and delivers its projects?
BPA is looking for a Director, BIM to lead the evolution of our BIM practices and digital production tools across Canada.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operational Excellence, you will play a strategic role at the intersection of engineering, technology, and operations.
Your mandate: define the vision, mobilize teams, and turn that vision into practical solutions that improve the performance of our projects and our people.
You will act as a strategic bridge between Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Software Development, helping evolve the way we work and positioning BPA as a leader in digital innovation and operational efficiency.
Your Impact
We are seeking a leader capable of transforming our BIM practices on a national scale, influencing key technology decisions, and shaping the future of BPA’s digital production tools to position the organization as a recognized leader in innovation and efficiency.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operational Excellence, you will act as a strategic bridge between engineering teams, Information Technology (IT), and Software Development to optimize performance, improve processes, and support the organization’s growth.
Your Main Responsibilities
Technology development and strategy
- Define and lead the BIM/VDC strategy in alignment with the company’s business objectives, operational excellence, and organizational and digital transformation initiatives, in collaboration with the Vice President, Operational Excellence.
- Act as an influential leader and effectively communicate the added value of proposed tools and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the strategic link between Engineering, Software Development, and IT teams to ensure the integration and evolution of systems.
- Maintain continuous technology monitoring, anticipate market evolution, recommend innovative solutions, and ensure the seamless integration of digital tools into operations.
- Define and lead a BIM/VDC data governance and management strategy throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring operational fluidity.
- Ensure BIM initiatives are aligned with profitability objectives by maximizing operational efficiency and project performance.
- Work closely with field teams to support tool adoption and ensure solutions are adapted to operational realities.
- Lead, mobilize, and develop the BIM department.
- Ensure the overall performance of BIM/VDC practices and the quality of deliverables across the organization.
- Standardize processes, methods, and tools to ensure consistency and operational efficiency.
- Support various leadership teams and departments in adopting digital tools and best practices.
- Plan technology investments based on the company’s strategic priorities and coordinate budget management with IT.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- Strong understanding of the realities of engineering practice and/or consulting engineering
- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or equivalent), considered an asset
- 10 to 14 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in BIM/VDC and team management
- Bilingualism (French and English, spoken and written)*
- Proven experience in digital transformation, process optimization, or technology solution deployment
- Excellent mastery of BIM environments and data management practices
- Good understanding of systems and technology integrations
- Strategic leadership, strong influencing skills, and ability to thrive in a matrix environment
- Pragmatic mindset and continuous improvement orientation
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Business acumen, results-oriented mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Availability for occasional travel across Canada based on organizational needs
- Proficiency in English is required to support our operations across Canada and collaborate with our teams and clients in other provinces.
- A culture built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, talent development, and the quality of our work.
- A 37.5-hour workweek with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
- A hybrid work policy that promotes balance between professional and personal life.
- A competitive total compensation package, including a market-driven salary, a comprehensive group insurance plan, and an RRSP program with employer contributions.
- Cutting-edge technology, including BIM and modern collaborative tools.
- The “Finding Balance” program, which promotes overall well-being, mental health, and sustainable productivity.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Talent team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the national BIM/VDC strategy and department, aligning digital production tools, data governance, and technology investments with business objectives and operational needs. Improve project performance by standardizing processes, supporting tool adoption, integrating systems, and developing teams across engineering, IT, and software development.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field, along with 10–14 years of relevant experience, including significant BIM/VDC and team management experience. Candidates should have strong BIM and data management expertise, experience in digital transformation and technology deployment, strategic leadership and communication skills, and English proficiency; French-English bilingualism is also listed.
Skills
- BIM/VDC Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- BIM Data Governance
- Data Management
- Technology Integration
- Process Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Operational Excellence
- Technology Investment Planning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Strategic Leadership
- Engineering Consulting
- Continuous Improvement
- Budget Management
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Hybrid Work
- Group Insurance
- Employer-Contributed RRSP
- Modern BIM and Collaboration Tools
- Well-Being and Mental Health Program
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- BIM
- VDC
- Digital Engineering
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Production Tools
- Data Governance
- Data Management
- Engineering
- Consulting Engineering
- Information Technology
- Software Development
- Systems Integration
- Technology Strategy
- Operational Excellence
- Process Optimization
- Project Lifecycle
- Project Performance
- Technology Monitoring
- Technology Investment Planning
- Budget Management
- Process Standardization
- Tool Adoption
- Change Management
- Team Management
- Matrix Environment
- Continuous Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Engineering Services