Principal Technical Officer (BIM) - Mechanical

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Due to an increased pipeline of work, we are looking for a Principal BIM Modeller, specializing in Mechanical and HVAC systems. This role will be based in Brisbane.

How you’ll make a difference:

- Work in a multidisciplinary design services team providing Building Services Modelling, with a specialty in Mechanical systems, to clients in Defence, Healthcare, Aviation, Education, Commercial and Civil infrastructure projects.
- Be responsible for the leadership and management of all BIM related data requirements for projects throughout design and construction phases.
- Manage internal BIM Technicians and designers to produce drawings and models to achieve our clients’ goals and achieve compliance with project Digital Execution Management plans.
- Produce accurate reports on model status, clash detection and DEX compliance, to discuss with the Design Manager on each project. Engage with external parties on these matters where required.
- Use your knowledge of ISO19650 to facilitate multi-disciplinary coordination meetings.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

- Technical Qualifications from an approved TAFE or education institution; or relevant building services related degree with ideally, 10 + years building services modelling experience.
- Ability to chair workshops with BIM project stakeholders demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to create reports and VR presentations to effectively communicate with clients.
- Significant prior experience in modelling mechanical systems, and experience modelling other building services disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in production high-quality, data rich Building Services models and documentation.
- Understanding of HVAC system functions and design is highly regarded.
- Prior experience with Revizto is highly regarded. Previous experience to Navisworks, Dynamo and PowerBI is preferred.

Australian Citizenship is required, with current defence clearance highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us:

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.

**Requisition ID: **
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+ **Telework Type: Part-Time Telework**
+ **Work Location: Brisbane, QLD, Sydney, NSW**

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Project Overview:

Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers' projects have a higher purpose their roads , rail , communications , airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.

Job Summary:

In this role,



you will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of BIM and Digital Engineering on the project, working closely with the BIM Manager, engineering, construction and document management teams. You will administer the Common Data Environment (CDE), coordinate and quality-check federated models, and support the implementation of the BIM Execution Plan in line with ISO 19650. Drawing on your construction industry knowledge, you will help ensure models and information are accurate, constructible and usable for design, construction and handover, while training and supporting project teams in BIM tools and workflows.

Major Responsibilities:

- Support the BIM Manager to implement and maintain the Information Management Strategy and BIM Execution Plan (BEP), including EIR, AIR and MIDP/TIDP tracking, in line with ISO 19650.
- Administer the Common Data Environment (CDE), including folder structures, permissions, metadata, workflows, status and revision control, in coordination with document management.
- Coordinate federated models and lead model coordination and clash detection cycles with design consultants, subconsultants and contractors; track issues to resolution and report on trends.
- Audit subconsultant and contractor model deliverables for compliance with the BEP, naming conventions, classification and data requirements; follow up on non-conformances.
- Apply construction knowledge to review models for constructability, sequencing and interface issues, and raise findings with design and construction teams.
- Support 4D sequencing and construction simulation by linking BIM models to project schedules; prepare model-based quantity take-offs to support progress tracking and reporting.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, construction, architecture or a related field and 25 years of relevant experience, or 59 years of relevant work experience.
- A master's degree in construction, engineering or a related field is highly regarded.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Working knowledge of BIM and design tools such as ACC/BIM360, Revit, Civil3D, Navisworks and Synchro; exposure to ESRI GIS, Infraworks and Rhino.
- Understanding of ISO 19650 information management principles and the BIM project delivery lifecycle.
- Sound understanding of construction methods, project delivery and engineering, construction and project controls work processes, with the ability to apply this to model review and coordination.
- Experience coordinating multi-discipline models, including clash detection and issue management.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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