Senior BIM Coordinator (Civils)

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently recruiting for the role of Senior BIM Coordinator (Civils), this position is responsible for managing the implementation of BIM and Information Management on civils projects for Enterprise Capabilities. This position will offer a hybrid work schedule to include both office and remote work opportunities based from one of 4 office locations in South Africa.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• BIM Implementation Execution – execute the BIM Implementation strategy on complex international projects 
• CDE Admin – provide CDE administration to project teams, manage permissions, complete model-setup in ACC/BIM360 and/or ProjectWise  
• Multi-Discipline Coordination – lead and execute project coordination workflows, create federated model, condition model’s data as necessary, lead and execute clash detection on models, lead BIM coordination meetings and support project teams with project issue’s management using either ACC/BIM360, Navisworks or Revizto 
• Information Management – coordinate smart object metadata and classification codes with asset information databases 
• Technical Support – provide advanced guidance on 3D modelling and data management and oversee project teams using either the Bentley suite; OpenBridge, OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, MicroStation or the Autodesk suite; Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Revit. 
• Scan-to-BIM - integrate Point Clouds in the project’s federated model dataset and implement the Scan-to-BIM workflow 
• 4D Simulation – create simulations and animations of transport and civil infrastructure projects using InfraWorks, Navisworks, or Bentley Descartes and Lumen RT. Implement phasing in BIM models and produce 4D construction simulations with Navisworks and Synchro or similar 
• Content Creation – support the production and creation of smart object content libraries & templates (parametric Revit families, Revit templates, Civil 3D component catalogues) and support the maintenance of AECOM’s content management repositories (Avail/UNIFI) 
• Collaboration – be an ambassador for collaboration with other BIM / Information Management team members from different Enterprise Capabilities offices (Spain, Poland, India, South Africa, Romania, etc). Drive consistency in standards and best practice approaches for BIM across regions 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrate a portfolio of civil and infrastructure projects working as BIM Coordinator/modeller/documenter 
• (Preferably civils infrastructure projects (bridges, tunnels, roads, rail, and civils buildings). 
• Experience executing multi-discipline coordination, clash detection and issue management and an advance user of any of the following: Autodesk Navisworks, Revizto, and ACC Model Coordination. 
• Experience working with the ISO19650 framework and implementing required documentation in a project environment. 
• Advanced knowledge and experience resolving model issues and conflicts in Civil 3D and Revit 
• Experience optimising workflows with Dynamo will be considered favourable 
• Technical design and construction delivery knowledge for Transport and Civil Infrastructure disciplines. 
• Experience working with Common Data Environments Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bentley ProjectWise. 
• Communication - Fluent in English (oral and written), a team player and mentor, and exceptional interpersonal skills 

Professional Qualifications: 

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Design Technology or Construction Technology, or a related discipline project execution or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience. 
• 8+ years of industry experience in the BIM and Digital Delivery field. Must have previous formal multidiscipline BIM Manager/Coordinator role experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Visual programming – preferred, working knowledge of Dynamo, Bentley Generative Components and/or Grasshopper 
• International experience working with global project teams. Experience working on projects in any of the following: Australia, USA, Canada, UK, and Ireland, Middle East and/or Asia will be considered favourable. 

Additional Information

What we offer: 

• BIM and Information Management position within Enterprise Capabilities Digital. 
• Interface and collaborate with various regions. 
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams from our offices around the globe. 
• Competitive compensation. 
• Great team culture and learning opportunities.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.