BIM Specialist - Architecture

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a BIM Specialist for a Queenstown-based architectural/engineering consultancy in the Eastern Cape. You will develop BIM standards, templates, and libraries, manage complex BIM models, and support staff with BIM best practices to ensure project coordination.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, resolve clashes, and drive BIM enhancements across the practice while keeping pace with emerging BIM workflows and technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as BIM Specialist, Coordinator, or Manager in AEC.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit and BIM workflows.
• Experience with other BIM tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of architectural design and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain BIM standards, templates, and libraries for architectural projects.
• Create and manage complex BIM models, ensuring data integrity and model coordination across disciplines.
• Provide training and support to architectural and design staff on BIM software and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve clashes and facilitate interdisciplinary coordination.
• Stay abreast of BIM technology developments and recommend improvements.

Skills

Revit

BIM workflows

Coordination

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking architectural and engineering consultancy in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , is seeking a skilled BIM Specialist to enhance their Building Information Modeling capabilities. This role is crucial for implementing and managing BIM workflows, ensuring efficient collaboration, and improving the accuracy and coordination of project documentation. You will be responsible for developing BIM standards, training staff, and actively participating in projects to leverage the full potential of BIM technology, driving efficiency and innovation within the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain BIM standards, templates, and libraries for architectural projects.
• Create and manage complex BIM models, ensuring data integrity and model coordination across disciplines.
• Provide training and support to architectural and design staff on BIM software and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve clashes, identify design issues, and facilitate interdisciplinary coordination.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in BIM technology and workflows, recommending improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a BIM Specialist, Coordinator, or Manager within an architectural or AEC environment.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit and a strong understanding of BIM workflows and protocols.
• Experience with other BIM-related software and tools is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of architectural design and construction processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills to effectively support teams in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and advance BIM implementation within the firm.
• Work on a variety of impactful projects across the Eastern Cape region.
• Continuous professional development in the field of BIM and digital construction.
• A collaborative and technologically progressive work environment.