About this role
With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.
About the Role:
GHD is seeking a highly skilled and experienced BIM Manager to join our team in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Information Management (IM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) and functions on various projects, ensuring the effective implementation of CDE (Common Data Environment) and BIM standards and workflows. This role requires a strong understanding of digital solutions, project planning, and design coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for planning, setting up and operation of project digital workflows and systems for design authoring and information management using Common Data Environment (CDE) and design authoring (BIM) applications according to the BEP, including:
- Identifying necessary resources (human, time, software, hardware) for the project BIM function.
- Setting up the project in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Establishing Model Federation Strategy and preparing Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP).
- Preparing BIM Execution Plan (BEP) which specifies all project digital systems and workflows incl. digital platforms, e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud - ACC, Aconex, etc. and authoring (BIM) tools, e.g. Revit, Civil 3D, Tekla, Etabs, etc., standards, information exchange protocols, modelling methodology and model management.
- Training the project team in implementation of BEP requirements and ACC workflows on project.
- Providing daily support and troubleshooting in using digital design authoring applications and information management platforms.
- Managing project in ACC (project members, permissions, coordination spaces, views, issues, reviews, workflows, etc.).
Accountable for the compliance of the project deliverables with the BEP, including:
- Federating shared models from Discipline Teams using ACC and Navisworks.
- Managing digital procedures of coordinating design work and models of different Disciplines and resolving design Issues including clashes.
- Conducting clash analysis of the federated model, identifying the issues causing clashes and rising them as Issues in ACC..
- Producing weekly reports covering the status of models and other digital deliverables, numbers and trends of clashes and issues per Discipline and issue Priority.
- Conducting and / or attending design and model coordination with internal Teams and Clients.
- Verifying and approving the quality of Revit, Navisworks and other models and deliverables for their compliance with the project naming standards, content segregation, spatial coordination, validation of parameters, etc. according to the BEP both for the interim (e.g. weekly) and Milestone submissions to the Client.
- Documenting lessons learned and best practices from a project and submitting them to the BIM & Information Management Lead.
Qualifications and Experience:
- University Degree in a construction field such as Architecture, Structure, Building Services, or similar.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a project BIM Manager on multidisciplinary projects in the UAE.
- Proven hands-on experience in preparing and managing Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs) and BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) for multidisciplinary projects.
- Proven hands-on experience in using digital tools and platforms like Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Proven hands-on experience in using at least one design / model quality checking tools like Autodesk Model Checker, ACC, Solibri or Revizto.
- Proven hands-on experience in using tools for automating design and information management workflows like Dynamo, Grasshopper, etc.
- Experience in executing strategies for managing design issues (incl. clashes) using digital tools like ACC, Navisworks, Revizto and similar.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) for daily collaboration, official correspondence, technical documents and tutorials.
- Strong mentoring skills and experience in training project teams in BIM methodology and above-mentioned digital tools including detailed documenting of workflows and preparation of training materials.
- Ability to become a Registered Architect/Engineer in the UA.
Why GHD?
At GHD, we value safety, teamwork, respect, and integrity. We offer a collaborative environment where you can grow and develop your skills while working on exciting and challenging projects. Join us and be part of a global community that is committed to making a difference.
Other facts
About GHD Group Pty Ltd
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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What you'll do
- The BIM Manager will be responsible for managing Information Management and Building Information Modeling functions on various projects, ensuring effective implementation of CDE and BIM standards. This includes planning digital workflows, training project teams, and managing project compliance with BIM Execution Plans.
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