BIM Coordinator/Senior BIM Coordinator (Architectural)

SAA Architects Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAA Architects Pte Ltd is seeking a BIM Coordinator to collaborate with project teams, develop and maintain BIM models, and provide technical support across office-wide projects. The role focuses on reflecting the Architect’s design intent, implementing latest updates, and ensuring compliance with Singapore submission standards.

The ideal candidate will have a BIM diploma, 3+ years in BIM coordination, and strong Revit/AutoCAD skills, plus experience with Enscape or V-Ray for visualization.

Qualifications

• An architectural or technical diploma, and/or advanced certifications or training in BIM.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in BIM coordination within an architectural practice.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit and other BIM-related software tools (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of 3D visualization tools such as Enscape and V-Ray.
• Experience in managing or developing BIM libraries and standards.
• Familiarity with Singapore BIM standards and submission requirements; knowledge of local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team on BIM modelling development, ensuring the BIM model reflects the Architect’s design intent and updates.
• Update and maintain Architecture BIM models aligning with design changes.
• Provide BIM technical support across projects, including troubleshooting and documentation support.
• Ensure BIM documentation meets Singapore submission requirements.
• Coordinate with architects and consultants and track design issues in the BIM model.

Skills

BIM coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Architectural/Technical BIM diploma

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

V-Ray

BIM libraries management

Job description

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities.

From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies.

At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it.

SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team on BIM modelling development, ensuring the BIM model accurately reflects the Architect’s design intent and incorporates the latest design updates.
• Update and maintain Architecture BIM models, ensuring they align with the most recent design changes.
• Provide proficient BIM technical support for office-wide projects, including troubleshooting, BIM model assistance, documentation support, and family creation/maintenance for projects. Ensure final documentation follows submission and tender quality standards.
• Understand Singapore’s BIM submission requirements and assist the team in updating BIM documentation to meet these standards.
• Coordinate with architects and consultants from other disciplines, including organising coordination meetings and tracking design issues within the BIM model. Generate reports based on project requirements or instructions and assist with BIM interface checking and clash detection.
• Support the team in preparing study BIM models, performing model analysis, creating design visualisations, and providing recommendations based on design changes.
• Ensure proper documentation of issues, Requests for Information (RFIs), and maintain high-quality standards for BIM model deliverables.
• Maintain and develop the office-wide BIM library, including family maintenance, category and filter management, and new family creation based on Singapore’s building code. Manage BIM material libraries and ensure compliance with office and project-specific BIM standards.
• Under direction, assist in preparing training materials and delivering general and ad-hoc training sessions to both architectural and technical teams.
• Perform other project-related duties or ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• An architectural or technical diploma, and/or advanced certifications or training in BIM.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in BIM coordination within an architectural practice.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit and other BIM-related software tools (e.g. AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of 3D visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, V-Ray).
• Experience in managing or developing BIM libraries.
• Familiarity with Singapore’s BIM standards and submission requirements; knowledge of local Singapore building codes and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of architectural design and construction processes.
• Previous experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot BIM model issues effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and design development.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

To find out more about SAA, please visit our website at https://saaarchitects.com.sg