Building Information Modeling Specialist

Job Description

BIM Specialist III

Role Purpose

The BIM Specialist leads the implementation and advancement of BIM environments, standards, and digital workflows across projects. This role focuses on technical ownership of delivery systems, ensuring consistency, performance, and alignment with regional and global digital practices. Acting as a senior technical resource, the BIM Specialist supports complex projects, mentors BIM staff, and drives continuous improvement within multidisciplinary digital delivery environments. This is a newly created position.

The BIM Specialist operates with a high level of independence and is expected to guide teams, resolve complex technical challenges, and contribute to evolving digital practices.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Delivery, Standards, and Project Leadership

• Lead setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of BIM environments aligned with company standards.

• Oversee model health, coordination workflows, QA processes, and performance optimization across projects.

• Guide project teams in applying structured digital delivery practices and resolving advanced technical challenges.

• Act as a primary liaison between project teams and Digital/BIM leadership on technical delivery matters.

• Promote consistency across projects through governance of templates, shared parameters, content libraries, and repeatable workflows.

Process Development and Team Leadership

• Mentor BIM Specialists and provide technical leadership within project environments

• Lead onboarding of teams into established digital workflows and collaboration practices.

• Identify workflow gaps and drive practical process improvements.

• Contribute to development of training material, internal standards, and best practice guidance.

Level of Responsibility

• Works with minimal supervision and is trusted to lead technical aspects of digital delivery.

• Expected to independently resolve complex issues and provide direction to junior staff.

Skills

Technical

• Advanced understanding of BIM authoring environments, project setup, and coordinated delivery.

• Strong experience with multidisciplinary model environments and structured standards.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex digital workflows and model issues.

• Experience with automation tools or scripting is strongly preferred.

Professional

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Excellent collaboration and problem solving skills.

• Process driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum: 

• A University Degree plus 4 (four) years of experience in Building Information Modeling. 
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. 
• Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills. 
• Process driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced understanding of BIM authoring environments, project setup, and coordinated delivery. 

• Strong experience with multidisciplinary model environments and structured standards. 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex digital workflows and model issues. 

• Experience with automation tools or scripting is strongly preferred. 

Additional Information

• Company paid relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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.

About AECOM 

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Compensation: 85000 to 115000 (CAD) (YEARLY)