VDC Coordinator

Company Description

Salary $76,500 - $86,700 based on experience and qualifications, plus vacation and statutory holiday pay.

While this role reports to our Ottawa office, the current work location is Chalk River, ON.

Job Description

At Chandos, we build more than projects—we build communities, people, and possibilities. We are looking for a VDC Coordinator who will bring expertise, collaboration, and leadership to support our Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts.

In this role, you will coordinate and support VDC/BIM development on a project-by-project basis, working closely with consultants, trade contractors, and operations staff. You’ll play a key role in ensuring VDC is used to its fullest potential to deliver successful projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and mentor internal project team members to achieve project deliverables.

• Determine resources required to complete projects in line with commitments.

• Guide teams through project bids, budgeting, and other pre-construction services.

• Manage client relationships after project award to ensure an excellent experience and strong retention.

• Provide preconstruction leadership, encouraging value-based design and innovative solutions.

• Align project execution plans with Chandos’ core values by overseeing goals, risks, budgets, staffing, milestones, and deliverables.

• Support and promote a strong safety culture that reflects our corporate strategies and core values.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• A technical diploma in a relevant field.

• 2+ years of construction experience with a general contractor.

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.

• A relationship-focused mindset and excellent communication skills.

• Solid working knowledge of VDC software.

• Eligibility for certification with local governing bodies (ASET, APEGA).

• Technical proficiency with VDC tools, including (but not limited to) Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and related software.

• Must complete a site security clearance.

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure

AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

Expected salary band for this role is (depending on experience): $76,500 to $86,500

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.

This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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