Façade BIM Modeler

About the role

Zutari, a multinational buildings, infrastructure engineering and advisory firm with over 90 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East, is looking for a Façade BIM Modeler. The role covers the development, coordination and management of BIM models for façade systems from concept design through to construction documentation, requiring strong technical knowledge of façade systems and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain façade BIM models in Revit (or equivalent BIM software)
• Create detailed façade families, parametric components and system assemblies
• Ensure models are accurate, consistent and aligned with the project BIM execution plan
• Generate coordinated façade drawings, schedules and fabrication details from the BIM models
• Use Rhino and Grasshopper to develop parametric and algorithmic solutions for complex structural and façade design challenges
• Build computational design solutions and tools for façade and structural systems, and implement them in Revit
• Work with architects, engineers and other design professionals to integrate computational design into the overall design process
• Contribute to the design of innovative façade systems, considering performance, aesthetics and sustainability
• Create prototypes, models and pre-visualizations, and document computational design processes, parameters and workflows

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Structural Engineering or Computational Design
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in façade BIM design, focused on structures and façade systems
• Portfolio showing 3D BIM modelling capabilities up to LOD 350
• Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to read technical drawings and plans, keen attention to detail
• Strong collaborative skills and commitment to the team

Required skills

• Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and similar BIM tools
• Rhino and Grasshopper (essential)
• Revit families and parametric modelling
• Bonus: Python scripting for design automation, Tekla and Dynamo