BIM & Integration Lead - Program Delivery Partners

Country/Region: CA

Field: Engineering

Location: Toronto, CA

Type of Contract: Permanent

Level of experience: 10-15 years

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA Group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm who is dedicated to transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods.

Imagining and implementing the safest, most efficient, and economical tailor-made transport solutions: this is what guides us daily. Thanks to the know-how of our 7500 experts, we are involved in all phases of transport projects: Preliminary and design studies, construction phases, test and commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Our engineers work with passion to provide people around the world with the opportunity to move freely every day. They are men and women who put all their business expertise and human qualities to work to transform the world through innovative means of transport. Join them and let’s invent tomorrow’s public transport together.

SYSTRA’s ambition is to be the benchmark for transport solutions and an opinion leader in mobility.

Leading the BIM & Integration Team of the Program Delivery Partner (PDP) the role will report to the PDP Head of Design and Systems Integration & Assurance.

The role is responsible for delivering, and where possible exceeding the client’s expectations across the following areas of responsibility within a large, multidisciplinary program delivery team:

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Quality
• Design and Systems Integration
• Diversity & Inclusion

The BIM & Integration Lead will be responsible for leading the CADD & BIM processes, technical coordination between projects and auditing of compliance with digital design systems:

• Initially investigate the status of BIM and CADD deliverables, processes and procedures, software and environments used by various projects within the program.
• Develop a team that monitors, federates, and coordinates project designs and construction sequence interfaces, working with the supply chain, project partners and third parties in the program 3D environment to resolve spatial and chronology coordination issues.
• Help develop common data environment for the program and assist with auditing project-level compliance with procedures.
• Review and coordinate BIM data from Technical Advisors, designers and third parties.
• Manage supply chain compliance and assurance verification of these deliverables.
• Liaise with Logistics, Construction, Project Controls and BIM team to ensure all stakeholders’ requirements are considered to support construction sequencing.
• Produce models/drawings where required from existing data or produce such data in accordance with project requirements.
• Help produce 4D simulations from project data to facilitate wider program and stakeholder discussions.
• Escalate unresolved coordination issues to the Designs Managers required.
• Liaise with the wider program team to ensure consistency and quality of deliverables across all projects and help establish a ‘right first-time’ culture across the IPDT to ensure the most efficient delivery of the Program for the client.
• Oversee the implementation of effective, value for money and innovative design solutions to meet technical and project requirements
• Training and development, mentoring of junior staff.
• Help develop legacy training programs for internal and client staff, plus be engaged in industry initiatives to help develop digital skills.
• Contributing to the long-term technical development of the IPDT by application of new techniques, procedures and practices.
• Integrate designs spread across the full life cycle and cover all disciplines involved in railway infrastructure and systems.
• Ensure compliance of the designs in accordance with the project requirements and the design contracts.
• Develop and implement safe by design processes and procedures, ensuring robust identification, mitigation and communication of hazards.
• Work with the rest of the design team to ensure designs are coordinated interfaced across projects and disciplines.
• Facilitate a project environment that is inclusive, diverse and celebrates our differences.
• Create a high-performing culture open to constructive challenge, seeking continual improvement and implementing lessons learnt.

Education: Relevant degree or equivalent vocational qualifications

Years of experience: Minimum 10 years in BIM design and BIM work environment implementation;

Technical competencies:

• Significant experience in project delivery from an infrastructure or engineering, project lead environment
• Proven experience in the adoption of technology to deliver complex projects,
• Team management and development experience
• Experience in the application and management of design systems to deliver projects
• A good communicator with a sensitive and a customer-focused approach to project technology management and use
• Experience successfully managing complex Project Technology projects

Personal & soft skills:

• Demonstrates leadership and core competencies at a high level of development and is an exemplary model of living the corporate Values and Code of Ethics
• Provides senior leadership and direction over an integrated team, oversight and indirect supervision of staff in a matrix environment; delivers timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills; monitors work assignments for adherence to timelines and compliance with policies and processes; develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps
• Provides senior leadership in the area of assurance management to program management leads that are dedicated to each of the program delivery units.
• Understands how the business operates and proactively searches for opportunities.
• Leads others effectively, gives clear direction, coaches and supports others to reach their full potential.
• Persuades and influences others successfully towards a desired course of action.
• Demonstrates a better perspective and explores innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way. Utilises new technology and helps others to adapt.
• Presents clearly and communicates effectively, in a confident manner, with their audience in mind.
• Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way. Is self-aware and makes the most of their talents, skills and resourcefulness.
• Sets SMART objectives and efficiently manages resources and tasks.
• Collaborates well with internal and external stakeholders, building trusting and respectful relationships.
• Takes ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges.
• Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements.
• Focuses on client satisfaction and delivers service excellence for external and internal clients.
• Makes responsible choices that have a positive environmental impact.
• Treats all people with respect in a fair and consistent manner.

Contract nature: Permanent

Location: Toronto – ON – Canada

Division: Transit

Reports to: Project Technical Manager

Remuneration: According to the profile

Note:

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties will apply as required.

In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.