Job Information
AECOM Model Coordination Manager in Bellville, South Africa
Company Description
Model Coordination Manager - Water
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
Whether it’s improving the commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, we believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve people’s lives. Bringing together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions, we partner with our clients to turn their ambitions into action, changing the world for the better. We’re proud to be recognized for our leadership, including our No. 1 ranking by Fortune as the World’s Most Admired Company in our industry for two years in a row. Join us and you’ll become a part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, program and construction managers and other professionals, working on projects that create positive and tangible impacts around the world.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in China, India, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa and Spain, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support helping AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. EC supports AECOM’s ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining EC, you have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM’s monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our purpose of delivering a better world.
Here, you will have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for the role Model Coordination Manager - Water , this position is responsible for assisting and coordinating projects with BIM execution across Enterprise Capabilities engagements globally and will work on a Hybrid work model from one of our offices in South Africa. (Belleville, Durban, or Centurion)
Professional qualifications & experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent BIM Management experience
Minimum 5 years modelling and 3 years BIM Management experience, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
Other preferred characteristics
Sound presentation and interpersonal skills
An energetic and committed individual, with a “hands-on” approach.
An ability to solve problems, ‘trouble-shoot’ when the situation demands.
Experience of managing large-size international projects across ME, UK, ANZ, Asia, US, Canada would be an asset
Ability of working with senior staff including Team Leads, Principal Engineers, Project Engineering Managers and Supervising Discipline Engineers to determine man-hour requirements and schedules for each discipline consistent with the project requirements and schedule.
Analytical mindset
Ability to work across time zones and with culturally diverse teams
Job Description
Role & 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 & ProjectWise
Multi-Discipline Coordination – lead and execute project coordination workflow, 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 Autodesk suite of tools: Navisworks, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and Revit.
Scan-to-BIM - integrate Point Clouds in the project’s federated model dataset and implement the Scan-to-BIM workflow
Content Creation – support the production and creation of smart object content libraries & templates (parametric Revit families, Revit templates, Civil 3D component catalogues, Plant 3D and P&ID databases) and support the maintenance of AECOM’s content management repositories (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
Help implement BIM processes to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery process, within projects and in broader AECOM Digital initiatives
Manages all activities involved in model coordination on multi-disciplinary design models
Facilitating model management and coordination meetings
Validating the BIM Model at each exchange data drop as defined in the BIM Execution Plan
Ensures adherence to AECOM quality standards, as well as consistent application of organisational policies and monitors budget requirements for projects in support of these
Works on complex duties requiring advanced techniques or an extensive and diversified knowledge of specialised areas of model coordination and collaboration
Develop and execute project user training for BIM software and processes
Provide mentorship to Model Coordination Managers, may have Model Coordination Managers as direct reports
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Civil or Process Engineering degree preferred
Minimum 5 years modelling and 3 years BIM Management experience, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
Certified Professional certification required within 3 years of current version, or demonstrated equivalent
Must be proficient in Navisworks Manage
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.
Must be versed in local industry BIM Initiatives and internationally recognised BIM initiatives, standards, protocols and mandates like ISO19650
General knowledge of integrated water engineering practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Must be detail-oriented, consistent and highly accurate in their work
Should have a thorough grasp of engineering modelling and principles
Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
Must have good communication skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written
Ability to set priorities in an efficient and timely manner to meet essential job functions
Must be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be a self-starter
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Possess a strong work ethic
Additional Information
Professional qualifications & experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent BIM Management experience
Minimum 5 years modelling and 3 years BIM Management experience, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
Other preferred characteristics
Sound presentation and interpersonal skills
An energetic and committed individual, with a “hands-on” approach.
An ability to solve problems, ‘trouble-shoot’ when the situation demands.
Experience of managing large-size international projects across ME, UK, ANZ, Asia, US, Canada would be an asset
Ability of working with senior staff including Team Leads, Principal Engineers, Project Engineering Managers and Supervising Discipline Engineers to determine man-hour requirements and schedules for each discipline consistent with the project requirements and schedule.
Analytical mindset
Ability to work across time zones and with culturally diverse teams
What We Offer
Collaborative role within Enterprise Capabilities Digital
Interface and collaborate with various regions
Represents Civil & Infrastructure at Enterprise Capabilities Digital forums
Opportunity to work with diverse teams from our offices around the globe
Competitive compensation
Great team culture & learning opportunities
To be part of our growth story
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10097319
Business Line: Building Engineering
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology
Work Location Model: Hybrid