BIM Coordinator | Revit & Design Tech Specialist

Grimshaw Architects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

CPD and training opportunities

Cross-studio exposure

Job summary

Grimshaw is seeking a BIM Coordinator in Sydney to translate design concepts into coordinated Revit models and drawings for design development, tender and construction. You will collaborate with project architects to ensure consistency across models and documentation, adhering to BIM standards and ISO 19650.

You will develop BIM Execution Plans, manage model data, and coordinate with structural and services disciplines while mentoring junior staff and supporting ongoing workflows and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in architectural drafting, Revit modelling and BIM coordination within an architectural practice or BIM consultancy working on complex multidisciplinary building projects.
• Sound knowledge of architectural construction documentation, building materials and construction methods, and applicable Australian building codes and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, BIM coordination, model federation, clash detection and BIM QA/QC processes, including maintaining consistency between architectural models and drawings.
• Strong understanding of BIM standards and ISO 19650, including BIM Execution Plans, information requirements and project deliverables.
• Experience coordinating architectural documentation with architects, clients, consultants, builders and contractors, and communicating technical drafting and model issues clearly.
• Proficiency in Rhino and Revit interoperability, with knowledge of Dynamo, Grasshopper, Python, C# or Revit API considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise architectural plans, elevations, sections, construction details and schedules from architects' sketches, design concepts, mark-ups and project requirements using Revit and associated drafting tools.
• Develop architectural models and working drawings under the direction of the project architect, incorporating approved design changes and maintaining consistency between models, drawings and schedules.
• Interpret architectural and consultant drawings, project specifications and applicable building codes and standards when preparing documentation; refer design or compliance questions to the project architect.
• Coordinate architectural documentation with structural, services and other consultant models; undertake clash detection and QA/QC, and incorporate agreed resolutions into architectural models and drawings.
• Manage architectural Revit models, linked models, shared coordinates, model federation and BIM content to support reliable drawing production and coordinated project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project BIM Execution Plans, documentation standards and information deliverables in consultation with project leads, supporting consistent architectural model and drawing preparation.
• Liaise with architects, consultants, builders and contractors to clarify documentation requirements and resolve drawing and model discrepancies; update documentation to reflect agreed project decisions.
• Check drawing accuracy, dimensions, annotations, references and model data, and maintain drawing revisions and issue records in accordance with project procedures.
• Support project teams with day-to-day BIM troubleshooting, architectural Revit modelling, family creation and workflow optimisation associated with documentation delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and training on Revit, Revizto, Rhino and BIM 360/ACC to support architectural modelling, documentation and project coordination.
• Support other BIM and documentation team members and contribute to studio and global Design Technology standards, training, knowledge sharing and workflow improvements.
• Participate in project BIM and documentation meetings with internal and external stakeholders, communicating coordination issues and agreed documentation actions.

Skills

Revit modelling

BIM coordination

Documentation drafting

Australian codes

Communication

ISO 19650

Rhino interoperability

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Python

Revit API

Education

AQF Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Revizto

BIM 360/ACC

Job description

Grimshaw is seeking a BIM Coordinator in Sydney to translate design concepts into coordinated Revit models and drawings for design development, tender and construction. You will collaborate with project architects to ensure consistency across models and documentation, adhering to BIM standards and ISO 19650.

You will develop BIM Execution Plans, manage model data, and coordinate with structural and services disciplines while mentoring junior staff and supporting ongoing workflows and training.