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BIM Manager

Albatha Group · Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced BIM Manager to lead BIM implementation and coordination across our portfolio of large-value MEP projects (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Electrical). The role owns BIM strategy, standards, and execution from tender stage through design coordination, construction, and handover, ensuring clash-free, constructible MEP models that drive project efficiency and reduce site rework.Key ResponsibilitiesBIM Strategy & StandardsDevelop and implement the company's BIM Execution Plan (BEP) for each project, aligned with client/employer information requirements (EIR/OIR)Establish and enforce BIM standards, modeling protocols, naming conventions, and Level of Development (LOD) requirements across all MEP disciplinesDefine and maintain the Common Data Environment (CDE) workflow and file/folder structuresDrive company-wide BIM maturity — standardizing templates, families/objects libraries, and workflows across projectsProject Coordination & DeliveryLead multidisciplinary BIM coordination (MEP-to-MEP, MEP-to-structure, MEP-to-architecture) to identify and resolve clashes before constructionChair BIM coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and client BIM teamsOversee production of coordinated shop drawings, fabrication models, and spool drawings from validated BIM modelsEnsure models support downstream uses: quantity take-off, prefabrication, sequencing/4D, and cost estimation (5D) where applicableReview and approve models/drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications before issueTeam & Resource ManagementLead, train, and mentor BIM Coordinators and Modelers across MEP disciplinesAllocate BIM resources across concurrent large-value projects based on priority and project phaseSet performance expectations and conduct quality reviews of modeling outputSoftware & TechnologyAdminister BIM authoring and coordination platforms (Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Solibri, etc.)Evaluate and implement new BIM tools/technologies (laser scanning, point cloud integration, automation/Dynamo scripting) to improve efficiencyManage model federation, version control, and data integrity across the CDEStakeholder & Client ManagementAct as primary BIM point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractorsSupport tender submissions with BIM capability statements, BEPs, and coordination methodologyProvide BIM-derived data to support project reporting, progress tracking, and handover documentation (COBie, asset data, O&M models)Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical is a MUST10+ years of BIM experience in MEP contracting, with at least 4–5 years in a BIM Manager/Lead role on large-value MEP projects (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or high-rise)Proven experience managing BIM coordination across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting disciplinesStrong proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage, and clash detection/coordination workflowsSolid understanding of ISO 19650 or equivalent BIM standards and CDE managementExperience producing coordinated shop drawings and supporting prefabrication/fabrication workflowsStrong leadership skills with experience managing BIM teams across multiple concurrent projectsPreferred QualificationsCertification in ISO 19650, Autodesk Certified Professional, or equivalentExperience with Dynamo/scripting for workflow automationFamiliarity with 4D/5D BIM (scheduling and cost integration)Experience working on design-build or EPC-delivered MEP projectsKnowledge of point cloud/laser scanning integration for existing/retrofit projects