Lead BIM Architect

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Remote work

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead BIM Architect to drive BIM initiatives nationwide from a fully remote setup. You will establish standards, workflows, and best practices across the firm, ensuring seamless integration with project teams and consultants.

You will lead BIM strategy development, oversee technology adoption (Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo), and mentor project teams. The role requires strong communication, autonomy, and the ability to coordinate across distributed teams to

Qualifications

• Architecture degree with significant BIM experience.
• Expert Revit proficiency; Navisworks and Dynamo know-how.
• Proven BIM project leadership and execution planning.
• Strong BIM standards, protocols and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BIM strategies.
• Lead adoption of BIM technologies across projects.
• Provide BIM training and guidance to teams.
• Ensure BIM model accuracy and lifecycle integrity.
• Coordinate with external consultants and clients for BIM exchange.

Skills

BIM leadership

Revit proficiency

BIM standards

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Dynamo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Lead BIM Architect to spearhead their Building Information Modeling (BIM) initiatives. This fully remote position is ideal for a visionary architect passionate about leveraging technology to enhance architectural design, collaboration, and project delivery. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining BIM standards, workflows, and best practices across the organization, ensuring seamless integration with project teams. This role demands strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to driving innovation in architectural practice, supporting projects nationwide from your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive BIM strategies and standards for the firm.
• Lead the adoption and effective utilization of BIM technologies across all architectural projects.
• Provide technical guidance and training to project teams on BIM software and workflows.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of BIM models throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with external consultants and clients to facilitate BIM coordination and information exchange.
• Champion the benefits of BIM for improved design, clash detection, and lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture with significant experience in BIM implementation.
• Expert proficiency in Revit and other relevant BIM software (e.g., Navisworks, Dynamo).
• Proven experience leading BIM projects and developing BIM execution plans.
• In-depth knowledge of BIM standards, protocols, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills , essential for a remote role.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with distributed teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and staying at the forefront of BIM technology .
• Flexible and fully remote working environment, offering work-life balance.
• Be a key driver of technological advancement in a leading architectural firm.