Architectural BIM Specialist

Rev. 1 – Architectural BIM Specialist

Job Description

Job Title:	Architectural BIM Specialist (Revit & Construction Documentation)
Department:	Design Office
Reports To:	Lead Architect / Design Office Head
Location:	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (relocation required)
Type:	Full-time (approx. 5 years’ experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Architectural BIM Specialist (also described as a BIM Architect or Revit Technical Drafter) to join our design office in Dar es Salaam. The role focuses on producing accurate architectural BIM models, coordinated construction drawings and practical technical details, under the direction of the Lead Architect. Our projects cover various building types and range from approximately 3,000 m² to 50,000 m². The ideal candidate has strong technical documentation skills and attention to detail, learns quickly from reviews, applies feedback consistently and meets our office standards.

Role Path and Location

The role is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and relocation is required. You will work within the design office, coordinating with structural and MEP information, and supporting site queries during construction. The role is performance-based. Over time you will progressively take ownership of defined drawing packages, while maintaining appropriate review and approval by the Lead Architect.

What You Will Do

Modelling and documentation

• Develop and update architectural Revit models from sketches, design instructions, reference drawings and approved changes.
• Prepare coordinated floor plans, elevations, sections, enlarged layouts, schedules and construction drawing packages.
• Produce construction details for façades, staircases, doors, windows, wet areas, ceilings, finishes and interior fit-out works.
• Maintain consistency between BIM models, drawings, annotations, dimensions and schedules.
• Manage views, sheets, templates, families, parameters, links and worksharing in accordance with project standards.

Coordination and quality

• Coordinate architectural information with structural and MEP models, identify conflicts, and raise issues requiring design decisions.
• Use Autodesk Construction Cloud for document sharing, review comments, issue tracking, revision control and approved information releases.
• Incorporate review comments accurately and apply relevant corrections throughout the drawing package.
• Carry out model and drawing quality checks before submitting work for review.

Construction-stage support

• Support responses to site queries and the preparation of revised drawings and details, under the Lead Architect’s direction.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews, material information, procurement documentation and as-built updates.

Records and communication

• Maintain drawing registers, revision records and clear records of outstanding information.
• Communicate progress, missing inputs and potential delays promptly.

What We Are Looking For

• Approximately five years of relevant architectural BIM, drafting and construction documentation experience.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Practical experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM 360.
• Demonstrated ability to produce architectural construction drawings and detailed documentation from Revit.
• Sound understanding of building materials, construction assemblies, levels, dimensions and architectural interfaces.
• Experience coordinating architectural work with structural and MEP information.
• Ability to follow established office standards and produce organised, consistent deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail, self-checking habits and a disciplined response to review comments.
• Clear written and spoken English, and willingness to relocate to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or diploma in architecture, architectural technology, drafting or a related discipline. Candidates with equivalent demonstrated technical ability will also be considered.
• Experience delivering architectural documentation for international clients, particularly in the UK, US, Australia, Europe or the Middle East.
• Experience working on medium-to-large building projects.
• Familiarity with model development requirements such as LOD 300/350 and selected detailed assemblies where required.
• Revit family creation and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Exposure to design-and-build projects, site coordination, shop drawings and construction-stage changes.

Performance Expectations

• Produce clear, accurate, coordinated models and drawings within agreed deadlines.
• Complete self-checks before every review submission.
• Incorporate feedback thoroughly and demonstrate a reduction in repeated errors.
• Identify missing information and construction conflicts before drawing release.
• Progressively take ownership of defined drawing packages while maintaining appropriate review and approval.