BIM Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AutoCAD, Big Data Technology, Client Handling, Data Analytics, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Teamwork, UX design

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

We have exciting opportunities for a BIM Leader in our Qatar office. The positions will report to the Design Services Business Group Leader. 

The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining the BIM environment for a group of Design Technicians and taking an active role in implementing BIM on projects, reviewing design processes and data production. 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the delegation and co-ordination of work for a group of BIM technicians
• Responsible for overall team performance and coaching / development of BIM technicians
• Training and development of their team in line with business requirements, mentoring to achieve professional accreditation as appropriate.
• Technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in both CAD, BIM and CDE applications.
• Supporting technical user queries, conducting training to the wider team and communicating changes and developments to users through workshops and one-to-one sessions.
• Working with Project Managers to ensure drawings are being delivered on time and within budget
• Overseeing the management of software licenses and ensuring current version of software is maintained to GHD standards (may delegate to others).
•  Working with Project Managers / Project Directors to establish and implement the correct standards and templates required for each project.
•  Work with Project Managers / Project Directors, and when necessary, Client and supply chain teams to establish and implement the correct work and information flows, required level of details at particular stages in the project.
• Work with the Technicians to ensure the agreed procedures, flows of information etc. are being implemented.
• Work with all Stakeholders to proactively resolve difficulties on each project as needed.
• Communicate across offices with the other GHD CAD / BIM Co-ordinators to ensure the quality and timely output on cross office / region projects.
• Contribute to identifying and implementing new/emerging technologies.
• Setting up BIM Standards at the outset of each projects.
• Setting up Model and assisting team members when a difficult BIM task are required to be undertaken on a project.
• May be required from time to time to assist in more difficult modelling tasks.
• Will be responsible to ensure Models and Modelling are kept to GHD BIM Standards.
• Has the ability to lead Clash Detection using Navisworks.
• Works with the Team Leads in developing Automation tasks for the projects.
• Will be expected to work with Team Leads to enhance and consistently develop the BIM Library.
• Will assist in developing on boarding BIM Standards for new recruits.
• Oversee BIM design practices and manage BIM activity within the team.
• Promote continual learning and evolution of digital design processes.

• A proven track record in coordination and management of BIM Models for large multidisciplinary buildings and/or infrastructure projects.
• Facilitate technology innovation workshops to investigate new approaches to solving client’s objectives. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role or relevant technical role
• Previous experience in managing a team is desirable
• Technical and Organisational Expertise
• Excellent knowledge of GHD and client drafting standards.
• Excellent BIM skills are essential in Revit and Civil 3D, BIM 360 and CDEs.
• Skills covering a wide variety of other BIM authoring technologies and cloud based applications is also desired.
• Should have advanced technical skills in REVIT to be able create complex modelling.
• Has strong working knowledge of Naviswork and is able to carry out Clash Detection.
• Technical capability of BIM LOD 350 with knowledge of 400 and 500 
• Strong expertise and experience in Digital/Big Data Analytics/ A.I./Machine Learning algorithms, respective programming knowledge.
• Experience using Navisworks for clash detection reporting, renderings and presentations.
• A proven record of accomplishment in coordination and management of Information Models for large multidisciplinary buildings and/or infrastructure projects.
• Sound understanding of professional consulting services with a client focus.
• Experience in providing on-the-job training (BIM/Revit) to Architecture, Structures and MEP teams.
• Knowledge in AR/AR is desirable

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Team player, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge.
• Proactive at identifying improvements and quality of outputs
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to meet and agree deadlines.
• Ability to coach and develop others