BIM Coordinator: Role Overview, Responsibilities & 2025 Salary Data
BIM Coordinators support the development, management, and quality control of Building Information Models across a project team. They work within discipline-specific teams or across trades to ensure models are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with project BIM requirements.
What Does a BIM Coordinator Do?
BIM Coordinators support the development, management, and quality control of Building Information Models across a project team. They work within discipline-specific teams or across trades to ensure models are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with project BIM requirements.
What Does a BIM Coordinator Responsible For?
- Develop and maintain discipline-specific Revit models
- Run clash detection and coordinate with other discipline models
- Ensure models comply with BIM Execution Plan (BEP) requirements
- Manage model health, file sharing, and worksharing protocols
- Create and maintain Revit families and content libraries
- Produce BIM deliverables including drawings, quantities, and COBie data
- Train team members on Revit workflows and BIM standards
- Support project team with BIM coordination meetings
BIM Coordinator Qualifications & Requirements
Technical Skills
- •3-7 years of BIM/Revit production experience
- •High proficiency in Revit (discipline-specific)
- •Navisworks experience for clash detection
- •Knowledge of BIM standards (LOD, COBie, ISO 19650)
- •Experience with BIM 360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud
Professional Competencies
- •Detail-oriented and technically disciplined
- •Strong communicator across project team
- •Organized and proactive in managing model issues
- •Team player with collaborative mindset
- •Self-motivated to stay current with BIM technology
Education & Certifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Certifications:
Autodesk Revit Certification preferred; Navisworks experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- +Experience with Dynamo or parametric Revit workflows
- +COBie deliverable experience for FM handover
- +Experience with ISO 19650 information management standards
BIM Coordinator Market Outlook
Path to BIM Manager
BIM Coordinators advance to BIM Manager, VDC Manager, or technology leadership roles.
Typical Career Progression:
BIM Coordinator Salary Ranges (2025)
$65,000 - $95,000
Entry Level: $55,000 - $68,000
Mid Level: $68,000 - $90,000
Senior Level: $90,000 - $115,000
Salaries vary by experience, location, company size, and specialization.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2026)