BIM Specialist - Architecture at AECOM

Job description

About

About the Business Line Architecture

We help shape the world around us — from high-rise buildings to educational, cultural, research and transportation facilities. Our design process is based on energy-efficient building systems, and appropriate selection of materials and form to maximize environmental conditions and long-term performance.

Job Summary

As a BIM Lead you will be part of the AECOM Africa B+P Task Team and will report to your respective Business Line Lead You will be tasked with driving BIM nationally within your respective business line with a 60% utilisation target.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and help manage discipline BIM Standards.
• Assist staff with technical software support.
• Provide necessary discipline BIM training.
• Provide client representation on behalf of AECOM regarding BIM capabilities as required.
• Liaising with external parties (sub consultants, consultants, contractor, clients etc.) regarding AECOM Africa BIM processes.
• Help coordinate discipline specific software management.
• Assist BIM Manager

Act as a Project BIM Coordinator / Project Information Manager including the following roles

• Provide or assist in providing necessary BIM training for the project teams.
• Work as an addition to the senior project team.
• Manage traditional drawing standards.
• Direct and manage all BIM related activities from project start-up to project completion.
• Initiate the BIM Execution Plan.
• Manage the adherence to the BIM Execution Plan (including defined project standards) by the entire project team.
• Manage the collaboration/file exchange site and process for the project.
• Assists PM in defining/managing the project’s BIM Scope of Work.
• Troubleshoot technology issues for the project.
• Work with the PM/ Senior project leadership in translating design/technical design intent into the model(s).
• Facilitates the coordination of BIM related activities with consultants and contractors/fabricators.
• Lead the managing and reviewing of project specific content / family creation for quality.
• Responsible for implementing a model maintenance & model QA/QC process for the project.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements Experience

• 5+ years’ experience with modelling software in an architectural or engineering environment.
• Revit Certified Professional certification required within 3 years of current software version.

Preferred Skills

• Must be proficient in Navisworks Manage.
• Previous Project BIM Coordination / Project Information Management experience .
• Must be proficient in drawing/model management systems (A360 Team, BIM 360 Docs, Aconex or ProjectWise).
• Must have working knowledge of Dynamo software having completed training course. (CAD learning Course and Assessment or equivalent.)
• General knowledge of integrated architectural and engineering practice.
• Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be detail-oriented and adaptable.
• Must be versed in local industry BIM Initiatives and internationally recognised BIM initiatives, standards, protocols and mandates like BS1192.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Architecture or Engineering or above.

What We Offer AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.