About the position
BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordinator
Core Purpose of Role
To support our three studios in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg from a BIM Coordination perspective and report directly to the National BIM Manager. The position is based in our Cape Town studio.
Key Performance Areas
The BIM Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Report directly to the National BIM Manager and the Technology, Research and Development Executive, and collaborate for the optimal delivery of the Key Performance Areas
- Overseeing the successful implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes across various projects, through the project lifecycle.
- Implement and enforce SVAi BIM modelling standards, protocols and guidelines.
- Implement new BIM and supporting technologies for BIM projects.
- Provide training and support to project teams, ensuring data and model integrity, and collaborating with various BIM stakeholders to optimize BIM workflows.
- Amend, communicate and implement BIM execution plans for projects.
- Align BIM goals and objectives with overall project and organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and facilitate communication and coordination using BIM tools.
- Provide BIM training to project team members.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of BIM models
- Co-ordinate and/or support information exchange among project stakeholders in alignment with agreed protocols while ensuring data integrity.
- Collaborate and support the development of workflows, protocols, and the testing of software and BIM tools.
- Collaborate with the IT department on the installation of hardware and software
- Monitor and report on BIM process performance, and implement changes to enhance efficiency.
- Engage with project stakeholders to understand BIM requirements
- Provide updates to SVA Project Leaders on BIM progress and address stakeholders concerns.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks in the implemented project BIM processes.
- Facilitate Design Collaboration and Model Co-ordination.
- Facilitate BIM Co-ordination meetings
- Implement BIM co-ordination strategy according to the Master Project Program
- Manage the organization's Revit content library
- Assist in the development of protocols for obtaining and developing Revit families for the organization
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Bachelor of Technology degree in Architecture or higher qualification in architecture.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in the role of BIM Coordinator for Architectural stages 1 to 5.
- Minimum 5 years' experience working for an architectural company/firm
- Minimum 1 year as direct support to a Project Manager or Project [URL Removed] Competencies:
- Proven experience as a BIM Coordinator in construction or design of projects.
- Strong understanding of BIM standards and protocols.
- Familiarity with local and international BIM regulations.
- Proficiency in BIM related software (Required)
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage
- Autodesk Build Collaborate Pro
- Autodesk Build
- BIM 360
- Proficiency in BIM related Revit Add-ons and software (preferred):
- Autodesk Formlt
- DiRoots
- Autodesk Interoperability Tools
- PyRevit
- Twenty-Two, Spatial Elements
- BIM CTC Suite
- CodeBook
Additional Competencies:
- Passion for investigating BIM advancements and share knowledge within the organization.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Leadership and project management abilities.
- Capacity to mentor and implement in-house training to production staff when required.
- Identify and foster communication to address conflicts among team members and external BIM stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
- BIM related Revit Add-ons and software
- BIM Coordinator in construction or design of projects
- BIM regulations
- Architectural stages 1 to 5
About The Employer:
A South African-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural consulting firm that provides design, planning, and management services across the African continent.
