About the position
Our client, a leading data centre and digital infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced BIM Specialist to join their Building Information Modelling team in Isando, Johannesburg. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging technology, data, and workflows to create a seamless ecosystem connecting Design, Construction, and Operations.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning BIM with enterprise-wide digital integration initiatives, helping to embed BIM as a core component of the organisation's broader digital transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities
BIM Administration
- Develop and implement procedures, policies, and protocols to increase efficiencies in document handling, including Work Instructions, Standards and Protocols, Asset Registers, and Drawing/Model Naming Conventions, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Develop BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) to manage roles, deliverables, and data sharing strategies for stakeholders.
- Work closely with the BIM Manager and BIM Coordinator to acquire and organise As-Built Data from legacy sites in support of ongoing fit-out projects.
- Facilitate seamless handover of BIM models from design consultants on greenfield projects to the BIM team, ensuring production of post-handover federated models and digital twins rich in asset data.
- Collaborate with external consultants, architects, and professionals to ensure as-built data fidelity is maintained after the handover of facilities to Operations and IM teams.
- Work with the BIM Coordinator to ensure that post-handover changes follow required BIM practices and are properly documented and tracked.
- Leverage smart technologies to efficiently maintain existing BIM workflows across multiple departments.
- Evaluate and introduce BIM software solutions, plugins, and automation tools to streamline repetitive administrative tasks.
- Establish new templates, processes, workflows, and protocols for implementation within the project design space.
Digital Integration & Development
- Drive integration across multiple departments using Autodesk Forma.
- Support further development and integration of departmental input into design and delivery within the digital integration project space.
- Maintain and enforce BIM conformance across departments and associated projects.
- Develop project insight, analytics, and intelligent reporting in dashboard format using Autodesk Forma meta-data.
- Simplify and automate project reporting and access to project information to support key business decision-making.
- Lead the development and implementation of Autodesk Forma 'Assets', enabling asset tracking within digital twins, with a focus on seamless information transfer to Operations and Maintenance teams.
- Develop and maintain digital twins following project handover by the BIM department.
Governance
- Develop and maintain global standards, guidelines, and discipline in the organisation's BIM way-of-work and protocols across relevant departments.
- Facilitate consultations between internal teams, external consultants, and clients to resolve collaborative issues and maintain data integrity within the BIM ecosystem.
- Support the development of change management best practice within relevant project spaces.
Training & Upskilling
- Support the continuous professional development of employees in the use of Autodesk Forma and its associated tools and functionality.
- Train and upskill project teams, including consultants and contractors, in the use of Autodesk Forma and supporting tools.
Qualifications & Experience
- Postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment (Architecture or MEP) — essential.
- Minimum of 5 years' proven experience using the Autodesk suite of BIM tools within the construction environment, including Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud).
- Sound knowledge of international BIM best practice.
- Knowledge of Dynamo for Autodesk Revit, Python programming, and the Revit API.
Skills & Attributes
- Solid understanding of linking models generated from different internal and external resources, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Proven track record in the main functions of the role.
- High attention to detail with strong technical and communication skills.
- Active listener with the ability to understand and translate requirements.
- Proactive problem solver, able to work independently while remaining a positive team player.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others.
- Professional conduct with high levels of tolerance and patience.
- Committed to continuous learning and self-development.
- Able to respond quickly to potentially critical situations and perform well under pressure.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- BIM Tools
- BIM best practice
- Revit
