Dhk Architects – Bim Coordinator

Cifa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a skilled BIM Coordinator in Johannesburg to oversee BIM processes and project compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of BIM coordination experience, strong proficiency in Revit, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and a rewarding work environment that encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth and innovation opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of BIM Coordination experience and five years in the architectural field.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk CDE platforms.
• Solid understanding of construction processes for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance of project BIM Execution Plans (BEP) and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with team members and clients for project success.
• Implement ISO standards and BIM processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

BIM Coordination experience

Proficiency in Revit

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job InformationMinimum experience : 3 yearsJob Type : Full timeCity : Cape Town and JohannesburgThe opportunityA look through our portfolio spanning nearly three decades highlights how the industry has grown, how technology has evolved, and how our studio has evolved too.

This transformation hasn't been by chance; like everything we do at dhk, it's been intentional.

At the forefront of our digital transformation journey is our skilled Building Information Modelling (BIM) team.With BIM experts in our Johannesburg and Cape Town offices, the team has grown significantly to meet the expanding needs of our studio and clients.

We're expanding the team even more.

If you're a skilled coordinator looking for an exciting challenge to work on various projects, check out the role description below and apply.About the roleYou'll play a critical part in successfully implementing BIM processes across project teams.

Your primary responsibility will be to oversee compliance of project BIM Execution Plans (BEP) and dhk's BIM best practices, ensuring consistent software use, regular data exchanges and adherence to established modelling standards.Strong communication skills are essential.

You will be collaborating closely with team members and clients to maintain alignment and drive project success.We offer a competitive salary and a challenging, rewarding work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for BIM and architecture, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Managing standards and support teams :

• Implement ISO standards and best practices across projects while managing BIM models and processes throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and contractors to ensure seamless BIM integration and successful implementation
• Develop, update and enforce BIM standards, procedures, documentation and workflows alongside BIM Managers
• Train, mentor and support staff on BIM best practices while assisting with automation to enhance productivity and maintain standards
• Provide support for electronic file submissions and data interoperability
• Stay updated on emerging BIM technologies

Software management :

• Manage, install and support BIM-related software in collaboration with BIM Managers, IT support and software vendors
• Liaise with developers' support staff to resolve technical issues and research new efficiencies, automations and tools
• Maintain expertise in AEC software packages, including Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Recap Pro, AutoCAD and Autodesk Docs (ACC / BIM)

Training :

• Support BIM Managers in training staff on Revit and other AEC software, including orientation for new team members
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing training and development and share insights from industry events with the team

Project team interface :

• Provide hands-on project support, including modelling, detailing and project setup on Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and other CDE platforms
• Create custom Revit families, manage asset data (COBie, Uniclass, Omniclass) and audit project file health in alignment with dhk BIM standards
• Implement and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), manage clash detection processes and resolve project-specific BIM challenges with BIM Managers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field with SACAP registration preferred
• Minimum three years of BIM Coordination experience and five years in the architectural field, with strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk CDE platforms
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of construction and documentation processes for large-scale projects
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and clients
• Additional skills: Serve as the primary contact for BIM-related enquiries, collaborating with the BIM Managers to provide guidance and support while maintaining project file health and system compliance
• Possess a strong understanding of BIM principles, software platforms and clash detection, with skills in Revit API, C#, Python, Rhino, Blender or SketchUp considered beneficial
• Collaborate with the dhk BIM team and BIM committee to promote best practices, oversee committee strategy and contribute to workflow improvements through AI and generative tools
• Conduct audits, generate health reports and adapt flexibly to varied deployment across multiple projects to meet BIM goals