Architectural BIM Manager

Who We Are

FBM, one of Atlantic Canada’s most recognized and award-winning design and planning firms, is seeking a BIM Manager to work a hybrid schedule out of their brand-new office in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

A studio of collaborating architects, interior designers, planners, and various subject matter experts, FBM is responsible for the design of a wide range of built environments. For more than 100 years, FBM has been creating spaces that enhance the quality of life within them and the communities they serve. We call this people-driven design.

In 2025, FBM entered into a Partnership with Dillon Consulting Limited. These two proudly Canadian, employee-owned and operated firms are excited to join forces to support the needs of clients from coast to coast to coast.

Who We Are Looking For

As BIM Manager, you will lead FBM by providing a supportive and mentoring role to architects, interior designers, technologists and technicians. By joining FBM, you'll have the ability to work independently with the benefits and support of a well-established, multi-disciplinary architectural and design studio.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Contribute to the 'FBM Technology Advisory Committee, which leads technology and protocol initiatives for the office.
• Manage subscriptions (Autodesk, Bluebeam)
• Manage Autodesk Update installations and configurations
• Frontline support for PC and general software issues before escalated to IT
• New employee onboarding for Autodesk software, project BIM Standards, and office library orientation
• Maintain the BIM Content Library
• Assess Request for Proposals related to BIM requirements
• Maintain projects on the Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Provide BIM software training and presentations to staff

What You Need To Succeed

• The ideal candidate must have a keen interest and passion for teaching and is a great communicator.
• Post-secondary degree or Diploma within the AEC Industry, ideally coming from experience in the industry as a BIM Manager
• Proficient in using BIM authoring tools (Autodesk suite, i.e. Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc.)

• Notable experience in the coordination and production of BIM Models across all project phases and stakeholders
• Experience in training and/or educating others is key
• Experienced BIM user compelled by the progression of BIM tools and technology within an architectural context.

About FBM

FBM is a mid-sized architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in downtown Halifax. We recently moved into our own purpose-built mixed-use office building in the eclectic and growing Halifax North End, a short walk from Halifax Commons. FBM boasts an impressive portfolio of award-winning architectural and planning projects achieved over its 100-plus-year history in Atlantic Canada and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Small/Medium Employers.

In addition, we offer:

A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Employer matching retirement savings plan 

• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

• FBM values its staff and the work they do every day. We recognize that everyone’s needs are different, so we’re offering flexible and hybrid work options to help balance work and personal life. 

Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

Wellness Subsidy

• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness-related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at FBM

Our ethos, people-driven design, means that we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities and clients we serve, and the people with whom we work.

We are proud to be recognized among Canada’s Top Employers.