Senior BIM Manager

A leading International Architectural Practice, located in Dubai with an office in India, working on prestigious projects are seeking Senior BIM Manager candidates who meet the following criteria: JOB PURPOSE The Senior BIM Manager is responsible for leading and managing the BIM team, ensuring effective delivery of BIM services across all project phases. This role oversees BIM quality control and process improvement, establishes and maintains BIM standards, and drives continuous enhancement of digital design workflows. The Senior BIM Manager provides strategic RFP support and contributes to sub-consultant pre-qualification, ensuring BIM capabilities align with project and client requirements. The position also supports project teams through BIM project support and design team coordination, resolving technical issues, facilitating model integration, and ensuring compliance with project BIM Execution Plans. A key part of the role is training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to build internal capability and foster best practices. The Senior BIM Manager provides regular reporting and management coordination, ensuring alignment between BIM operations, design teams, and organizational objectives. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVES Overseeing the overall performance, coordination, and productivity of the BIM team. Allocating resources effectively across multiple projects based on priorities. Conducting regular team meetings to review progress, challenges, and performance metrics. Conducting periodic BIM audits and quality checks to maintain model integrity. Implementing process improvements and automation tools to enhance efficiency. Reviewing RFP (Request for Proposal) documents to identify BIM scope, deliverables, and client expectations. Supporting sub consultant pre-qualification. Conducting in‑house BIM training sessions and mentoring junior team members. Conducting tool test for positions such as Architects, BIM Modelers, Senior Architects, Project Architects, BIM Coordinators, and BIM Managers. Providing BIM management support for projects as and when required. Advising the design team on best modelling practices and efficient Revit workflows. Preparing periodic BIM progress reports and updates for management review. QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS Degree / Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in BIM Coordination and Management in an international firm. Have a good understanding of International standards used in the BIM process (i.e., ISO, AIA, BS, LOD, LOI, Classification/Specification standards, etc.) Experience in additional BIM uses during design stages other than modeling and documentation (i.e., Code validation, Design coordination, Quantity take-off, GIS, VR, AIM, etc.) will be an added advantage Experience in reviewing EIR and prepare delivery strategy for the projects Prior experience in design documentation/modelling (all design stages) Proficiency in BIM software such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD. Knowledge in automation skills like Dynamo, Python and Revit API is an added advantage Strong knowledge of BIM standards and protocols Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work effectively in a team and lead BIM efforts on projects Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities Middle East experience preferred COMPETENCIES Strong verbal and written communication skills Result‑oriented High attention to detail Effective teamwork and collaboration Ability to work well under pressure Proactive approach to tasks and problem‑solving Initiative‑driven thinking and application in daily responsibilities