Architectural BIM Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cape Town office location

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to flagship projects

Collaborative, innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites an innovative Architectural BIM Specialist to champion BIM workflows in a Cape Town practice. You will develop standards, lead implementation, and mentor teams, ensuring accurate model coordination and efficient project delivery.

The role focuses on optimizing BIM content libraries, training staff, and integrating new BIM technologies across landmark projects in a dynamic, design-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a BIM Specialist or similar role in architecture/construction.
• Expertise in Revit and familiarity with other BIM software.
• Knowledge of BIM standards (ISO 19650) and best practices.
• Excellent training and communication skills for teams.
• Experience creating and managing BIM content libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BIM standards, protocols, and libraries for the office.
• Lead BIM implementation on projects, ensuring client/industry requirements are met.
• Provide training and technical support on BIM software and workflows.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimize BIM models for design, analysis, and docs.
• Identify and adopt new technologies to enhance BIM capabilities.
• Troubleshoot BIM issues and maintain data integrity across the lifecycle.

Skills

BIM experience

Revit expert

BIM standards ISO 19650

Training & communication

BIM content libraries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

BIM software suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious architectural practice in Cape Town , is looking for an innovative Architectural BIM Specialist to enhance their digital design capabilities. This critical role involves leading the implementation and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows across a variety of significant projects. You will be responsible for developing BIM standards, training staff, and ensuring the efficient integration of BIM technologies to improve design coordination, reduce errors, and optimize project delivery. This position is based in our vibrant Cape Town office, offering a chance to work on landmark developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain office-wide BIM standards, protocols, and content libraries.
• Lead BIM implementation on projects, ensuring adherence to client and industry requirements.
• Provide training and technical support to architectural and design teams on BIM software and workflows.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimize BIM models for design, analysis, and documentation.
• Identify and implement new technologies and workflows to enhance BIM capabilities.
• Troubleshoot BIM-related issues and ensure data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a BIM Specialist or similar role within an architectural or construction environment.
• Expertise in Revit and a strong understanding of other BIM software and platforms.
• Knowledge of BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650) and best practices.
• Excellent training and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• Experience in creating and managing BIM content libraries.
• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Prime office location in Cape Town with excellent amenities.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Exposure to high-profile and architecturally significant projects.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that embraces digital innovation.