BIM Lead - Architecture
WSP
- United Arab Emirates
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Manage and coordinate the overall BIM Implementation within the Architecture Discipline team and support the multidisciplinary projects delivery.
- Support developing full 3D based digital delivery model for technical architecture scope of work.
- Lead establishing library of standard details and production process for the most efficient delivery.
- Analyze BIM related client requirements and implement BIM Execution Plan for BIM deliverables production and BIM process management throughout project lifecycle in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary projects BIM Lead.
- Lead the implementation of the BIM Standards, Modelling workflow & methodologies during design lifecycle.
- Take responsibility in planning Architecture discipline project BIM deliverables and managing their effective delivery in accordance with the project plan and BIM Execution Plan.
- Leading and/or assist in the creation of BIM deliverables, Clash Detection Processes and Reports, BIM Quality Control Plans, BIM Design Review Procedures.
- Configure and maintain the project Common Data Environment to enable the effective management of Architecture design deliverables.
- Managing the projects BIM Coordinator(s) and BIM / CAD technicians including input to Quality Assurance and Quality Control of models and drawings and other related BIM deliverables.
- Coordinate BIM issues with design teams and support the resolution actions and monitor their implementation into the BIM authoring environment.
- Manage the Spatial Design Coordination process within Architecture team and ensure the clash avoidance, detection, analysis and mitigation are well reported.
- Monitoring and guiding the model utilization, health check and maintenance process for future handing over to Design 3rd parties or construction Team.
- Identify and detect in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary projects BIM Lead any potential opportunity/risk for the Project or the Team.
- Integrate leading edge BIM applications including Scheduling, Cost, Asset Management, and O&M programs into the BIM models.
- Reporting the project BIM status to the Project Management team covering but not limited to: BIM Issue Tracker, Audit Reports from Native BIM solutions, Clash Analysis status, progress and completed tasks against upcoming projects submissions.
- Assist in the upskilling of existing CAD/BIM, Architecture & Project Management staff.
- Act as a key role in the organization’s BIM improvement and upgrade plan
- Support the assessment and evaluation of new resources as part of Architecture team expansion plan.
- Lead the resource management and tasks assignment within the BIM Authoring and Coordination Team
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for escalated software functionality issues
- Support interoperability of BIM authoring and coordination tools with Design Analysis tools as applicable.
- Support Automation process and highlight aspects and areas of productivity and quality optimization.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent with proven track record of successfully undertaken BIM responsibilities within Architecture design delivery team.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience and background in Design and BIM Management (inclusive but not limited to BIM modeling, Coordination, collaboration, data management, Quality Assurance and Control) on large scale multi-disciplinary projects within the Middle East region.
- Knowledge and proven awareness about standard compliant BIM best practices.
- Proven ability and leadership skills to lead, monitor and support a team of BIM Coordinators and BIM Modelers as well as supporting Architecture design team members already in use of the BIM authoring solutions.
- Mandatory proficiency and Hands-on on Autodesk Revit and other BIM authoring tools such as Rhino.
- Mandatory proficiency on Autodesk Navisworks Manage.
- Mandatory proficiency on BIM360/ACC Environment.
- Proficiency on Dynamo scripting tools with background on automation of BIM Authoring and interoperability with Architecture design tools would be of advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of BS 8536, PAS 1192, ISO 19650.
- Strong knowledge of COBie implementation/delivery and 4D to 7D deliverables at LOD 350.
- Proficiency on MS SharePoint and ACONEX platforms would be an added value
- Experience working within multi-national working environment would be beneficial.
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and solve problems.
- High level of creativity and forward thinking with analytical mindset.
- Non-hierarchical one team mindset and hands-on attitude is expected.