Remote BIM Specialist - Digital Construction

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote BIM Specialist to lead BIM strategies across diverse construction projects, enhance design coordination, and improve constructability through digital workflows. This role is fully remote with collaboration across distributed teams.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in an AEC field and 5+ years of BIM coordination experience, plus proficiency in Revit, Navisworks and BIM 360. ISO 19650 knowledge is preferred for standardised workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of BIM coordination and management experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of BIM standards (ISO 19650) and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage BIM execution plans (BEPs) for diverse construction projects.
• Create, manage, and maintain BIM models at various project stages (LOD 100-500).
• Conduct clash detection and coordination meetings using BIM software.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners remotely.
• Ensure adherence to BIM standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver BIM training and support to project teams.
• Extract information from BIM models for cost estimation, scheduling and quantity take-offs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of digital workflows and BIM processes.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in BIM technology and software.
• Support the development and implementation of federated models.

Skills

BIM coordination

Remote collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in AEC

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking construction technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote BIM Specialist to join their expanding digital construction division. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategies across various construction projects, enhancing design coordination, improving constructability, and driving efficiency through digital workflows. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of BIM software, standards, and best practices, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with distributed project teams. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage BIM execution plans (BEPs) for diverse construction projects.
• Create, manage, and maintain BIM models at various project stages (LOD 100-500).
• Conduct clash detection and coordination meetings using BIM software.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners remotely.
• Ensure adherence to BIM standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver BIM training and support to project teams.
• Extract information from BIM models for cost estimation, scheduling and quantity take-offs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of digital workflows and BIM processes.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in BIM technology and software.
• Support the development and implementation of federated models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in BIM coordination and management.
• Proficiency in industry-standard BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks and BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong understanding of BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650) and workflows.
• Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with 4D (scheduling) and 5D (cost) BIM is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload and deadlines independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office setup.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based incentives and the significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement, allowing for excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits are provided.
• This role offers continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on innovative digital construction projects with a dynamic, globally connected team, regardless of your geographical location.