Lead BIM Architect - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Innovative team

Global exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead BIM Architect for a premier architectural practice embracing digital transformation. This entirely remote role leads BIM standards, workflows, and technology adoption across projects, coordinating a distributed team of architects and BIM specialists.

You will drive implementation of BIM content libraries, clash detection, and data management, mentoring staff and communicating strategies to senior stakeholders. Remote work from South Africa is supported.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with specialization in digital technologies.
• 9+ years of architectural practice, with at least 5 years in BIM leadership.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
• Experience developing and deploying BIM standards and execution plans.
• Ability to lead remote or distributed teams and mentor staff.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Desirable: scripting, automation or generative design skills.
• Must be eligible to work remotely from within South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced BIM strategies, standards, and workflows for the firm.
• Lead a remote team of BIM coordinators and architects in managing complex BIM projects.
• Facilitate BIM coordination and clash detection processes across multidisciplinary teams.
• Train and mentor architectural staff on best practices in BIM software and digital design tools.
• Evaluate and integrate new BIM technologies and plugins to enhance design delivery.
• Oversee the creation and management of BIM content libraries and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure BIM requirements are met for all project phases.
• Drive the adoption of digital workflows, including data management and analysis.
• Communicate BIM strategies and progress to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Champion the benefits of BIM and digital design for improved project outcomes.

Skills

BIM leadership

Remote leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Automation scripting

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About the Role Our client, a progressive architectural firm committed to digital innovation, is seeking a Lead BIM Architect to drive their digital transformation initiatives. Operating entirely remotely, this role will involve establishing and enhancing BIM standards, workflows, and technologies across all projects. You will lead a distributed team of BIM specialists and architects, ensuring seamless integration of digital tools into the design and construction process. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in BIM software, a strong architectural background, and a passion for leveraging technology to improve efficiency, collaboration, and design quality. This is a critical leadership position focused on shaping the future of architectural practice through digital means, offering the flexibility of remote work from **Soweto, Gauteng**, or anywhere within **South Africa**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced BIM strategies, standards, and workflows for the firm.
• Lead a remote team of BIM coordinators and architects in managing complex BIM projects.
• Facilitate BIM coordination and clash detection processes across multidisciplinary teams.
• Train and mentor architectural staff on best practices in BIM software and digital design tools.
• Evaluate and integrate new BIM technologies and plugins to enhance design delivery.
• Oversee the creation and management of BIM content libraries and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure BIM requirements are met for all project phases.
• Drive the adoption of digital workflows, including data management and analysis.
• Communicate BIM strategies and progress to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Champion the benefits of BIM and digital design for improved project outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture or a related field with a specialization in digital technologies.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in architectural practice, with at least 5 years focused on BIM leadership and implementation.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM-related software.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying BIM standards and execution plans.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, construction processes, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams in a remote or distributed environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with scripting, automation, or generative design tools is a plus.
• Deep understanding of data management and information exchange within the AEC industry.
• Must be eligible to work remotely from within South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to lead digital transformation in a leading architectural practice.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Continuous professional development in cutting-edge digital tools and methodologies.
• Influence the future of architectural design and delivery.
• Work with a dynamic and innovative international team.