Aforma Design Studio
Project Manager/Designer (BIM/Revit Specialist)
Location: Remote (Latin America candidates only)
Aforma is a Portland-based architecture and interior design studio known for warm modern spaces, thoughtful materials, and human-centered design. We work asynchronously, value autonomy and craftsmanship, and collaborate with talented designers around the world who care deeply about documentation quality and design intent.
This is not a basic drafting job.
This is not a concept design role.
This is a full time role 40 hours a week
This is for a highly technical Revit power user who can think like a designer, coordinate like a project architect, and document like a construction professional. You will help build, audit, coordinate, and document complex BIM models from point cloud to permit set to construction coordination inside a design-driven architecture studio.
Key Responsibilities
Design & BIM Coordination
- Develop initial sketches, layouts, and detailed Revit models
- Draft and model architectural, structural, and MEP components (as needed)
- Create accurate as-built models from extracted Point Cloud data
- Produce renderings in Lumion (or equivalent rendering software) and support rendering submittal presentations
- Prepare detailed drawings and specifications
- Audit and review Revit models, plans, and shop drawings across disciplines for completeness and adherence to standards, ensuring they are properly checked
- Track design deliverables to ensure quality and on-time completion
- Develop company and project-specific templates and BIM content libraries
Pre-Construction & Documentation Coordination
- Help determine project requirements, develop design concepts, and consult with clients throughout the process
- Assist with preparing cost estimates and sourcing materials
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, and trade partners regarding project activities, resources, and required information
- Create RFPs for vendors and trade partners
- Prepare, compile, and submit complete permit application packages (drawings, reports, calculations, and other required documents)
- As needed, support the permitting process, finishes/selections schedules, and project closeout
- Ensure completion of design plans before construction starts
- Maintain, track, distribute, and organize project plans, RFIs, and other project documentation/records
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Sales Manager, Project Manager, Production Manager, Project Architect, Designers, Interior/Landscape teams, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Accountant, Owners, and Trade Partners) to ensure exceptional construction documentation
Estimating & Budget Coordination
- Perform takeoffs and cost estimates using Procore Estimating/Esticom
- Assist in budget preparation
- Review vendor and trade partner proposals/quotations for completeness and accuracy
Construction Phase Support
- Help manage vendor and trade partner submittals to the architect/engineer for approval across all scopes of work based on plans/specifications
- Create submittals in Procore for materials and client approvals
- Coordinate and monitor RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to support the construction schedule and ensure conformance with contract requirements
- Support weekly OAC agendas and meeting minutes, and send them to clients
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an architectural office
- 6 years or more of experience with Revit.
- At least 1 year of experience with Lumion.
- Point Cloud modeling experience (At least 1 year is preferred)
- Strong multi-disciplinary coordination knowledge
- Exceptional documentation standards
- Ability to work independently and asynchronously
- Portfolio required
Compensation & Schedule
- independent contractor
- 40 hour a week commitment
- Pay: $10 to $15 USD/hour (based on experience)
- Flexible, asynchronous schedule
- Long-term opportunity based on performance
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
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Revit exam (Revit 2022 or newer): 2 hours
- Rendering exam (any software): due within 1 day
- Are you okay with taking the exams? If yes, continue. If not, please do not proceed.
- Revit version you will use
- Rendering software you will use
- Please attach or send your portfolio for review.
Why Aforma?
We hire for talent, not titles.
Some of our best designers work part-time by choice and produce exceptional work because they care about precision, clarity, and thoughtful design documentation. If you love BIM, documentation quality, and turning design intent into construction reality, you will thrive here.
Aforma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
