Architect or Landscape Architect – BIM Coordinator / Specialist

SWA Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SWA Group is seeking an architect or landscape architect with solid BIM / Revit experience to lead and coordinate BIM delivery on high-profile projects in the U.S. You will work under the Firmwide BIM Manager, establishing workflows and standards and guiding internal design teams.

Responsibilities include leading the BIM team, developing project workflows in line with the BIM Execution Plan, managing on-time package delivery for SD, DD & CD, and mentoring staff in BIM/CAD practices.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience as BIM Coordinator or BIM Project Lead in high-profile design firms.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, Autodesk Forma, Navisworks, gained from working on live projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, C3D, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, and related BIM tools for landscape architecture.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650, BIMForum LOD Spec 2025, and other applicable standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the BIM team delivery of large, high-profile projects.
• Executing project BIM tasks as required by the Project Manager and BIM leadership team.
• Overseeing and managing project design teams for BIM implementation.
• Developing project-specific workflows in compliance with the BIM Execution Plan and company standards.
• Managing and delivering packages on time for SD, DD & CD.
• Establish standards, practices and guidelines for Landscape Architecture in Revit.
• Daily model management, administration and maintenance.
• Over shoulder training, developing and shadowing to staff.
• Content creation of fully parametric families based on SWA's/shared parameters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-direction

BIM coordination

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Forma

Navisworks

AutoCAD

C3D

Dynamo

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

BIM Coordination and Specialist services to SWA Group with highly skilled technical consulting and supporting staff to proactively manage our Building Information Management (BIM) software environment by providing support and assistance to the BIM project SWA team, including project setup, development, and maintenance, standards compliance monitoring and auditing, support, mentoring, and other process improvements as required, under the oversight and coordination of SWA's Firmwide BIM Manager.

Looking for an architect or landscape architect with solid BIM / Revit experience:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the BIM team delivery of large, high-profile projects.
• Experience in executing project BIM tasks as required by the Project Manager, as well as coordination and execution of BIM tasks as required by prime or the project BIM leadership team.
• Familiarity with BIM Uses and ability to complete deliverables based on project-specific BIM Uses expectations and requirements.
• Providing BIM support and guidance to internal design teams.
• Overseeing and managing project design teams for BIM implementation.
• Developing project-specific workflows in compliance with project BIM Execution Plan and company standards.
• Managing and delivering packages on time, including multiple milestones and deadlines for SD, DD & CD
• Establish standards, practices and guidelines for Landscape Architecture in Revit
• Assist project team on specific BIM project(s) in setup and planning for required BIM deliverables
• Develop or aid in development of Revit content creation.
• Initiate Model for each project and prepare for production team.
• Work as part of a BIM/CAD support team to achieve consistent results, under the leadership of SWA's Firmwide BIM Manager.
• Daily model management administration and maintenance.
• Over the shoulder training, developing and shadowing to staff.
• Content creation of fully parametric families based on SWA's and/or the project's Shared and other parameters.

Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years' experience as BIM Coordinator or BIM Project Lead in high-profile design firms.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, Autodesk Forma, Navisworks, gained from working on live projects.
• Proficiency in all software platforms related to the execution of BIM/Revit applications in landscape architecture (AutoCAD, C3D, Dynamo, Rhino, GH, etc.).
• Hands-on knowledge of ISO 19650, BIMForum LOD Spec 2025, and other applicable domestic and/or international standards a plus.
• Knowledge, skills and experience on how to create / manipulate / and work with site conditions, topography, the public realm, urban design and landscape architecture elements as they relate to complex urban projects.
• Experience on all phases of design in BIM, with focus on delivery of Design Development and Construction Documentation packages.
• Experience coordinating with relevant consultants and periodically sharing progress and incorporating changes.
• Experience leading and coordinating a project design/modeling team.
• Excellent communication skills and solutions-driven approach to challenges. Excellent ability to self-direct and complete tasks in a compliant and satisfactory manner.
• Experience developing and adopting BIM workflows and implementing BIM strategies with an understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Experience delivering projects in the USA. Experience in international projects is a plus.