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)
- Versátil, asynchronous schedule
- Long-term opportunity based on performance

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)

1. Revit exam (Revit 2022 or newer): 2 hours
2. Rendering exam (any software): due within 1 day

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 int

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