Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Western Canada Digital Design Delivery Lead to provide digital delivery leadership for complex transportation infrastructure projects across Western Canada.
Based in Calgary, Edmonton or Burnaby, the successful candidate will lead the implementation of Building Information Modelling, Information management, Model-based design and Common Data Environment processes across multidisciplinary Transportation projects.
The role will collaborate with project managers, design managers, technical leaders, clients and regional operations teams to establish effective digital delivery strategies, improve project coordination and ensure digital deliverables meet contractual, client, quality and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Digital Design Delivery activities on Transportation projects across Western Canada.
• Develop and implement project-specific digital delivery strategies, BIM Execution Plans and information management processes.
• Translate contractual and client requirements into clear digital delivery workflows, responsibilities and deliverables.
• Establish and manage Common Data Environment processes, including information workflows, permissions, reviews, approvals and structured data delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary model coordination, federation, validation and digital quality-control processes.
• Establish project standards for model development, file naming, classification, coordinates, data structure and information exchange.
• Conduct digital delivery reviews, model audits and compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with project and design leadership to define digital scope, budgets, schedules and resource requirements.
• Support major pursuits by reviewing procurement requirements, developing digital delivery approaches and contributing to proposals and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery through automation, dashboards, data integration and emerging technologies.
• Mentor BIM and Digital Delivery professionals and support the development of regional digital capability.
• Build strong relationships with Western Canada Transportation leadership, project teams and clients.
• Support future recruitment and team growth based on project demand and regional business needs.
• Collaborate with Digital Delivery teams across Canada to promote consistency, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, information management, design technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Digital Design Delivery, BIM, information management or multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Ability to travel periodically within Western Canada.
• Or equivalent education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience leading digital delivery on complex infrastructure or Transportation projects.
• Experience developing and implementing BIM Execution Plans, Digital Delivery Plans and Common Data Environment workflows.
• Strong knowledge of model-based delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, digital assurance and information management.
• Experience interpreting client and contractual digital requirements.
• Experience working with project managers, design managers, technical teams and client representatives.
• Strong communication, facilitation, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a matrixed organization.
• Experience in transit, rail, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, municipal infrastructure or intelligent transportation systems.
• Experience with major infrastructure programs and alternative delivery models.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 information management principles.
• Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, fee development and client presentations.
• Experience mentoring or supervising BIM and Digital Delivery professionals.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Bentley OpenRoads, OpenRail, ProjectWise, ArcGIS, Solibri, Dynamo and Power BI.
• Knowledge of automation, data analytics, GIS integration, digital twins or asset information management.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.