Join Mott MacDonald in Vancouver, British Columbia as a Principal BIM Specialist for a full-time, hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. In this senior position, you will lead BIM delivery on major infrastructure projects, set regional Bentley capabilities, and mentor a team of BIM professionals with an expected salary range of $144,000 - $175,500 per year.
Requirements
15+ years of experience in BIM and digital delivery within infrastructure, transportation, rail/transit, aviation, or large-scale projects
Proven track record leading BIM on major multidisciplinary projects as a BIM Manager or BIM Lead
Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans, information requirements, and Common Data Environment workflows
Hands-on understanding of Bentley tools and Autodesk platforms
An engineering, technology, or related degree or diploma, or equivalent practical experience; a professional designation or BIM certification is an asset
Skills & Responsibilities
BIM Leadership: Set the BIM strategy, execution approach, and information management requirements from bid through to handover on major infrastructure programs.
Model Quality & Coordination: Direct model federation, clash resolution, and review processes to ensure compliance with project requirements and ISO 19650 standards.
Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BIM specialists, coordinators, and technicians, managing resourcing and career development.
Bentley Capabilities: Strengthen regional Bentley capabilities by applying them on projects, building practical workflows, and developing team skills.
Potential transition routes: People from BIM Manager, Digital Delivery Lead, or Senior Infrastructure Designer roles may bring strong project coordination and technical modeling skills, alongside meeting the extensive digital delivery experience requirements.
Job description
At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
We are looking for a Principal BIM Specialist to lead BIM delivery on our major infrastructure projects and to lead and develop a team of BIM professionals in Canada. You will set the BIM approach for large, complex, multidisciplinary programs, take accountability for the quality and consistency of model-based delivery, and be a trusted technical voice with clients, project directors, and engineering leads. You will also coach and grow the people delivering that work.
Strengthening our Bentley capabilities
Bentley platforms are central to the transportation, rail, and infrastructure work we are pursuing. In this role you will help strengthen our Bentley capabilities in the region by applying them on your projects, building practical workflows and standards, and developing the skills of the team and our regional offices. This is part of the role, not the whole of it. Your primary focus remains delivering and leading BIM on major projects.
As Principal BIM Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:
Lead BIM delivery on major infrastructure projects, setting the BIM strategy, execution approach, and information management requirements from bid through to handover.
Act as the senior BIM lead and point of accountability for model quality, coordination, information standards, and compliance with project and client requirements, including ISO 19650.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BIM specialists, coordinators, and technicians, including resourcing, work allocation, performance conversations, and career development.
Work closely with project directors, project managers, discipline leads, and clients to integrate BIM into project planning, programme, risk management, and delivery decisions.
Direct model federation, coordination, clash resolution, and review processes across disciplines, and make sure data and information deliverables meet contractual and quality expectations.
Oversee Common Data Environment set-up and governance, including workflows, naming conventions, permissions, and information exchange.
Strengthen our Bentley capabilities in the region by championing their use on projects, developing standards and workflows, supporting training, and sharing lessons learned across offices.
Contribute BIM expertise to bids, proposals, and client presentations, and represent our BIM capability in client and industry discussions.
Promote continuous improvement, including automation, data-driven insight, and emerging digital technologies that improve delivery quality and efficiency.
Qualifications and experience
15+ years of experience in BIM and digital delivery within infrastructure, transportation, rail/transit, aviation, or similar large-scale projects.
Proven track record leading BIM on major, multidisciplinary projects as a BIM Manager, BIM Lead, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, with the ability to build capability, set clear expectations, and bring out the best in others.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans, information requirements, and Common Data Environment workflows.
Hands-on understanding of Bentley tools (such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenRail Designer, and ProjectWise) alongside Autodesk platforms (such as Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud). Experience introducing or scaling Bentley workflows in a team or region is an asset.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior project and client levels.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in complex, fast-moving, client-facing environments.
An engineering, technology, or related degree or diploma, or equivalent practical experience. A professional designation or BIM certification is an asset.
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
The expected salary range for this position is from $144,000 - $175,500.
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience, and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
The comprehensive benefits and rewards package is designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to health and dental coverage, wellness resources, retirement savings, insurance and disability protection, paid time off, family leave support, and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and change.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
