Senior BIM Coordinator (Structural)

Reports to: BIM Manager

Direct Reports: BIM Coordinators/ BIM Modelers

Job Description Summary

The Senior BIM Coordinator reports to the BIM Manager as a project team member and assists in interacting with project owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to develop and analyze the virtual construction process (Specifically the Structural/ Architectural components) to maximize BIM efficiency, job cost savings, as well as enhance the quality of project documentation & delivery.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project BIM execution plans to the latest internationally recognized BIM Standards.
• Lead BIM coordination and collaboration with project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors.
• Communicate with the BIM Manager requirements for new API tools to optimize workflows and increase project quality and profitability.
• Manage the integration of project information, ensuring accuracy and consistency in BIM models.
• Assist BIM Manager with planning and scheduling for example (P6 or Microsoft Office Project).
• Lead, create, and Maintain BIM Models for Project Specific Requirements
• Lead the development of schematic, detailed, construction & as-built level information models including modeling all Architectural /Structural components.
• Coordinate with other BIM stakeholders and appointed parties.
• Create new library components including custom-fabricated components.
• Responsible as Model Administrator for assigned projects.
• Keep BIM revision log.
• Derive material quantities & produce quantity reports per appointing party requirements.
• Define scopes of work, evaluate site problems and issue RFIs.
• Distribute new and revised models showing changes and RFI responses.
• Update and distribute documents and models to appointed parties and maintain control logs (as applicable).
• Attend and /or manage model coordination meetings and document project BIM meetings.
• Administrate/ Coordinate models with internal and external parties through the project CDE.
• Lead project team in the development of project scheduling, time & cost simulations 4D / 5D with Project Management Tool (P6 or Microsoft Office Project) and integrating it with (Navis Works, Synchro 4D).
• Identify model constructability issues and propose solutions.
• Process shop drawing-level models for approval.
• Assist project team with construction coordination and scheduling.
• Identify model constructability issues and propose solutions.
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a deep interest in learning new skills and knowledge.
• Provide training and technical guidance to project personnel in the use of the latest BIM tools and workflows.
• Stay up to date with advancements in BIM technology and industry standards.

Objectives and Goals to Measure Performance

• Timeliness and accuracy in preparing BIM estimates, models, sheets/drawings, etc.
• Demonstrate a deep interest in learning new skills and knowledge.
• Exhibit a positive attitude towards collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of project experience, with duties as a lead coordinator, BIM Coordinator, BIM Engineer, or equivalent.
• Must be able to demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of knowledge and understanding of construction methods, processes, and systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced working knowledge and experience with the following software applications: Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Must be aware of basic Authority Requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate an intermediate to advanced working knowledge and experience in Dynamo/ use & creation of Dynamo Scripts
• Advanced Experience in Architectural & Structural Modelling.
• Good knowledge of GIS workflows and tools.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal English/ Arabic language communication skills.