Lead BIM Architect for Commercial Developments & Innovation

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead BIM Architect to lead BIM strategy and management in our Gauteng office. You will guide a dedicated BIM team, coordinate with structural and MEP disciplines, and uphold ISO 19650 standards across projects.

The role demands senior expertise in Revit, Navisworks and Solibri, with strong leadership and communication skills to mentor others and drive design coordination on large-scale commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of post-graduate architecture experience with at least 5 years BIM focus.
• Expert proficiency in Revit Architecture, Navisworks and Solibri Model Checker.
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BIM strategies and standards for the practice.
• Lead and manage a team of BIM specialists and technicians with technical direction.
• Oversee BIM models for complex commercial projects and coordinate disciplines.
• Ensure BIM integration with structural and MEP workflows.
• Conduct model audits and clash detection to resolve design conflicts early.
• Create and maintain BIM content libraries and templates.
• Train architectural staff on BIM software and best practices.
• Collaborate with managers to define BIM execution plans.

Skills

BIM leadership

Revit

Navisworks

Solibri

Team leadership

Clash detection

ISO 19650

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit Architecture

Navisworks

Solibri Model Checker

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead BIM Architect to lead BIM strategy and management in our Gauteng office. You will guide a dedicated BIM team, coordinate with structural and MEP disciplines, and uphold ISO 19650 standards across projects.

The role demands senior expertise in Revit, Navisworks and Solibri, with strong leadership and communication skills to mentor others and drive design coordination on large-scale commercial developments.