BIM Manager

A leading international design consultancy based in Abu Dhabi, operating across multiple global offices, is seeking an experienced BIM Manager to lead and oversee all Building Information Modelling (BIM) functions across its multidisciplinary teams. The practice is recognized for delivering high-quality landscape architecture and integrated engineering solutions, supported by advanced digital workflows and collaborative design processes.

The BIM Manager will play a pivotal role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide BIM standards, digital strategies, and quality frameworks. This role also focuses on driving innovation through the development of custom BIM tools, plug-ins, and automations to enhance design efficiency and support technological advancement across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide BIM standards, templates, procedures, and documentation across all projects and offices.
• Lead BIM operations and ensure compliance with ISO standards and project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Manage and coordinate BIM workflows across landscape, architectural, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines.
• Develop and maintain custom BIM tools, add-ons, scripts, and automations to improve productivity and streamline design processes.
• Conduct regular model audits, clash detection, and quality control reviews to ensure model integrity and coordination.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to BIM Coordinators, Modelers, and project teams across international offices.
• Support project teams with model setup, data management, and integration with cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• Collaborate with IT teams to manage BIM software licensing, upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Research, evaluate, and introduce emerging digital technologies such as digital twins and AI-driven design tools.
• Support project delivery and business development teams through model-based visualizations, simulations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure smooth information exchange and coordination between regional design offices.
• Prepare and maintain key BIM documents, including Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR), BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and Master/Task Information Delivery Plans (MIDP/TIDP), in compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 19650.
• Establish BIM protocols, workflows, model structures, and information exchange processes, including naming conventions, common data environments (CDE), and file structures.
• Oversee BIM environment setup at project commencement, including templates, libraries, modeling rules, linked discipline models, and defined Levels of Development (LOD) and Information (LOI).
• Monitor BIM deliverables to ensure timely issuance, compliance with standards, and high-quality outputs that support informed decision-making.

Revit scripting and Dynamo experience would be considered an added advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant professional experience, including 3–5 years in a BIM management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing custom BIM tools, plug-ins, or automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination workflows and digital design standards.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience working on landscape, infrastructure, and public realm projects.
• Knowledge of GIS integration and data-driven design workflows.
• Familiarity with parametric modeling and interoperability tools.
• Autodesk or other recognized BIM Management certification preferred.
• A strong passion for digital transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement within the design and engineering industry.