BIM Coordination Manager

AECOM; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM seeks a skilled BIM Coordination Manager to join our Cape Town water infrastructure team. The role focuses on producing high‑quality 3D models and design documentation from concept through detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineers.

You will manage small to mid‑sized projects, apply BIM workflows, and ensure compliance with standards and client expectations. Hybrid work model with office presence required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Drafting, Design Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in water infrastructure or civil projects.
• Autodesk BIM training or certifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for civil and water infrastructure projects using Autodesk tools.
• Produce general arrangements, layouts, longitudinal sections, and detailed mechanical and structural drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design models.
• Maintain and manage digital design models using BIM workflows and model coordination platforms.
• Ensure all designs meet client expectations, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project delivery by adhering to timelines, quality benchmarks, and documentation protocols.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

BIM coordination

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk certifications

Job description

Company Description

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a BIM Coordination Manager to join our team in our Cape Town office.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high‑quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented and detail‑oriented Designer / 3D Modeller to join our water infrastructure team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital design, infrastructure, and collaborative project delivery. You’ll play a key role in shaping water infrastructure projects through the production of high‑quality 3D modelling and design documentation from concept development through to detailed design.

The Technical Officer performs technical tasks on small to medium scale projects that deliver high quality outcomes for AECOM clients. This role may also manage small projects under limited supervision whilst acquiring a more specialised understanding of work procedures.

Enterprise Capability

• Understand that workshare and the use of our global capability makes us a better business; leveraging the capability (technical skills) and capacity (more technical people) of enterprise capabilities makes us a more resilient business and helps us to win in an increasingly competitive market.
• Ability to plan for and deliver meaningful engagement with regional and global colleagues across the opportunity and project life‑cycle; including involvement of Enterprise Capabilities in relevant project phases and practices.
• Self‑less commitment to collaboration across regional and geographic boundaries and time zones and cultures.
• Leverages strong communication skills to build broad networks, engage others, demonstrate empathy, elicit feedback and encourages collaboration and workshare across Australia and New Zealand and the globe.
• Any other duties AECOM may reasonably require you to perform.

Key Relationships

• Sector Manager Water Infrastructure NQNT
• Water Infrastructure Team Managers – Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, Mackay, Darwin
• Internal and External Clients
• Sector leaders, team leaders, project managers, design managers, discipline leaders.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in the Autodesk software suite: AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, Navisworks, and related tools.
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and digital model management.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as AS/NZS, ISO, and local water authority specifications.
• Excellent communication skills — able to convey technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to be an attentive and active listener
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment
• Quality and productivity in execution of duties and responsibilities as outlined above
• Timeliness and accuracy of completing tasks
• Effective collaboration, degree and level of input and professional assistance given to key contacts including all staff and suppliers
• Achievement towards goals.

Knowledge

• Competent in systems: Project Management tools, MS office suite
• Knowledge of the market for consulting services

Essential Performance Criteria

• Develop and manage detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for civil and water infrastructure projects using Autodesk tools.
• Produce general arrangements, layouts, longitudinal sections, and detailed mechanical and structural drawings (e.g., water, sewerage, stormwater, earthworks, pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, water‑retaining structures).
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design models.
• Maintain and manage digital design models using BIM workflows and model coordination platforms.
• Ensure all designs meet client expectations, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project delivery by adhering to timelines, quality benchmarks, and documentation protocols.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of modelling standards and workflows.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification (Certificate, diploma or associate degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field).
• +3 years relevant professional experience
• Autodesk certifications or BIM training highly regarded

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑and‑private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10162865

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities

Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology

Work Location Model: Hybrid