BIM & Autodesk Automation Developer
About This Role
1. Quantity Take-Off (QTO) Automation
Develop Revit add-ins and Dynamo scripts to extract quantities automatically from BIM models
Build AutoCAD automation scripts (AutoLISP / .NET API) to process DWG files and output structured quantity data
Export QTO data directly to Excel or BOQ templates with zero manual intervention
2. BOQ Generation
Automate the generation of Bills of Quantities from Revit model elements and AutoCAD drawing layers
Map model elements to specification codes and cost categories automatically
Format outputs to company and FIDIC standards
3. Timeline & Schedule Automation
Extract Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) from Revit model phases and AutoCAD drawing sets
Integrate model data with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) via API or structured data export
Build dashboards that reflect live project schedule status from BIM data
4. Shop Drawing Production
Automate shop drawing generation at various levels of detail (LOD) directly from Revit models
Build tools for automatic title block population, drawing numbering, and revision management
Develop clash detection workflows using Navisworks API or equivalent
Automate compliance checks against project specifications
5. Integration & Connectivity
Connect Revit/AutoCAD outputs to Excel, Power BI, ERP, or project management platforms
Build data pipelines between technical office tools using APIs or middleware (Zapier, custom scripts)
Document all tools, scripts, and workflows for team use and onboarding
Revit API (C# or Python) Required
Dynamo for Revit scripting and automation Required
AutoCAD .NET API or AutoLISP scripting Required
BIM modelling experience Civil / Structural projects Required
Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Computer Science Required
Experience with IFC / Open BIM standards Preferred
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / BIM 360 API Preferred
Python or C# for general scripting and automation Preferred
Integration with Excel, Power BI, or ERP systems Preferred
Navisworks API clash detection automation Advantage
Alice Technologies or similar AI scheduling tools Advantage
Experience with CostX, Togal.AI, or similar QTO platforms Advantage
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