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Chief BIM Modeller - Structures, Data Centers

Job in Centurion, 0014, South Africa
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description

Here is what you will be doing:

  • An expert user in Autodesk Revit Software (Buildings) or Bentley Open Buildings who can model and produce drawings with limited supervision having the ability to create content writing in the structural discipline.
  • Act as BIM Lead Verifier and authors and ensures compliance with BIM Execution plan and BIM standards.
  • Proactively checks and coordinates project BIM models and deliverables to ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards and project BIM Execution Plan
  • Independently checks the completeness & accuracy of work created by the team before review by the Senior Engineer or designated senior team member.
  • Initiates coordination strategy and reporting using Navisworks and other coordination software and supports the team through the delivery phase
  • Adopts creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks, undertakes appropriate research and develops documentation to support these solutions
  • Be the gatekeeper of all in-coming and out-going model and drawing information.
  • Manage submissions and ensure proper QA/QC protocols are implemented.
  • Ensure spatial coordination
  • Initiates and manages projects in BIM
    360
  • Contribute to AECOM global digital and innovation initiatives
  • Guiding and management of junior staff.
  • Organizes own and others work to achieve set deadlines
  • Keeps abreast of the latest software/ techniques to increase productivity
Qualifications

Here is what we are looking for:

  • Ability to fulfil all the above duties and responsibilities
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at once
  • Good technical knowledge of practice line discipline
  • Advanced understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines
  • Computational skills – Dynamo / Grasshopper / Python
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Navisworks, presentation software and working on projects in a BIM environment
  • Develops BIM content based on BIM modelling standards and as outlined in BEP
  • Expert knowledge of Industry BIM standards, processes, and general approaches
  • Expert knowledge to set up the configuration and administration of projects for respective discipline in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Advanced technical knowledge of concrete, steelwork, and reinforcement 3D modelling
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in drawing / modelling of concrete and steel structures.
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience of relevant Revit modelling
  • BIM Qualification / Diploma / bachelor’s degree in civil / Structural Engineering
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and understand the importance of delivery and client satisfaction
  • Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills
  • Good commercial awareness / risk management skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills
Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 2025. Learn more at

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