BIM Coordinator: salary, skills and open jobs in 2026
BIM Coordinators own model federation, clash resolution and information delivery on construction projects.
Also advertised as BIM Coordinator, VDC Coordinator, Coordination Engineer.
Salaried (annual, US)
$72,000 – $125,000
Freelance (hourly, US)
$55 – $110
Typical seniority
senior
Skills employers ask for
- Model federation across architecture, structure and MEP
- Clash detection and clash resolution workflows
- ISO 19650 information delivery and BEP authoring
- 4D sequencing and construction-phase coordination
- Running coordination meetings with trade contractors
A typical week
- Federate the latest discipline models and publish a coordinated view
- Run clash tests, triage results and assign issues to the right discipline
- Chair the weekly coordination call and track issue closure
- Audit incoming models against the BEP and naming standards
- Report model health and delivery status to the project team
Software you need
RevitNavisworksBIM 360 / ACCSolibriDynamo
BIM Coordinator pay by country (2026 estimates)
Freelance hourly rates in local currency, plus the USD equivalent. Remote work is priced globally but still clusters by home market.
| Country | Hourly (local) | Hourly (USD) | Annual (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 55–110 USD | $55–$110 | $72,000–$125,000 |
| UK | 37–74 GBP | $47–$94 | $61,000–$106,500 |
| Germany | 43–86 EUR | $47–$94 | $61,000–$106,500 |
| Canada | 64–130 CAD | $47–$94 | $61,000–$106,500 |
| Australia | 71–140 AUD | $47–$94 | $61,000–$106,500 |
| France | 40–81 EUR | $44–$88 | $57,500–$100,000 |
| UAE | 160–320 AED | $44–$88 | $57,500–$100,000 |
| Morocco | 250–500 MAD | $25–$50 | $32,500–$56,500 |
| Egypt | 910–1,850 EGP | $19–$39 | $25,000–$44,000 |
| Algeria | 2,950–5,900 DZD | $22–$44 | $29,000–$50,000 |
| Tunisia | 68–140 TND | $22–$44 | $29,000–$50,000 |
| Kenya | 2,850–5,700 KES | $22–$44 | $29,000–$50,000 |
| India | 1,850–3,700 INR | $22–$44 | $29,000–$50,000 |
Estimates compiled from TaskBider listings and offers, Q1 2026. See the full rate comparison.
Where this role leads
Most BIM Coordinators arrive after 3–5 years as a modeler, then move toward BIM Manager or Digital Delivery Lead once they own standards and staffing rather than a single project.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a BIM Coordinator earn in 2026?
- Full-time BIM Coordinator salaries run from $72,000 to $125,000 per year in the US market, with equivalent roles in Europe and the Gulf typically 15–20 percent lower and MENA-based remote roles lower again. Freelance BIM Coordinator work bills at $55–$110 per hour.
- What does a BIM Coordinator do day to day?
- A BIM Coordinator spends most of the week on production and coordination work rather than meetings — see the day-to-day breakdown on this page for the specific tasks employers list most often.
- Can a BIM Coordinator work fully remotely?
- Yes. BIM Coordinator work is model- and drawing-based, so it transfers well to remote delivery. Employers usually ask for a few hours of timezone overlap for coordination calls rather than full office presence.
- Is BIM Coordinator a good career in 2026?
- Demand is steady because BIM mandates keep expanding into infrastructure and retrofit work. The strongest earners pair BIM Coordinator skills with coordination or automation ability rather than pure production speed.
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