Available Jobs at Zutari

Description

• Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience.
• As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.
• We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives.
• Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

• We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency.
• People who have an impact in our teams and broader community.
• People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role overview

• The BIM Coordinator is a project specific role accountable for the successful implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes and standards on the project.
• This individual collaborates closely with the project team, Project Executive, and business unit BIM Manager to ensure the efficient and effective use of BIM technology and methodologies.  
• The most senior BIM coordinator on a project typically acts as the BIM lead for the project.

Role responsibilities

• Organise and lead weekly interdisciplinary model coordination meetings to resolve interface issues and maintain consistent Level of Information Need (LOIN).
• Establish project BIM coordination & collaboration strategy via workflow diagram (Zutmap), seek BIM manager sign off, communicate to all stakeholders, and implement.
• Initiate and maintain cadence of model federation with all project stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information exchange.
• Own project implementation of the Zutari baseline LOIN, authoring templates and content libraries.
• Capture improvements/expansion of the Zutari LOIN and feed back into LOIN library.
• Capture improvements to or expansion of the Zutari baseline content library and feed back into data platform and content templates.
• Co-develop (with the BIM Manager) the BEP/MIDP/TIDP/Scope Clarification, Capability/Capacity Assessments, information production methods & procedures, project information protocol and maintain these during project delivery.
• Ensure ongoing project adherence to the BEP and EIRs via a planned audit schedule.
• Evaluate and test BIM technologies/workflows as required by the project and ISO19650.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency enhancement in the BIM process and implement.

Minimum requirements

• Excellent communicator with 5 – 10 years industry experience in BIM coordination.
• Problem solver with advanced modelling, federation & information management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and BS EN 17412.
• Skilled in Autodesk (Revit, C3D, P3D, Navisworks, Inventor, ACC) and/or Bentley suite.
• Familiarity with Plannerly, Solibri, BIMcollab, Dynamo and Python desirable.
• Project management experience / BIM, engineering, architecture, or construction management degree advantageous.

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Role Responsibilities

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, but with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Extensive understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity etc. would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.