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BIM Manager | Kochi, India

Location: Kochi India

The role of the BIM Manager is to understand and communicate how Building Information Modeling (BIM) will impact project workflows, deliverables, and project management within DSA. The primary responsibility is to oversee, coordinate and improve the development, implementation, and enforcement of BIM standards on all related BIM projects, files, and models. This includes creating a work plan/roadmap for the development, implementation, and quality assurance checks required to fully integrate BIM. The BIM Manager will also coordinate and facilitate communication between project architects, engineers, and technicians across various levels.

Qualifications and Key Skills:
• Degree / Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in BIM Coordination in an Architecture firm
• 5+ years production experience in design drafting (all design stages)
• 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 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

Responsibilities:

Key office-wide tasks and responsibilities:
• Mentoring and assist with using BIM and BIM software
o Develop, establish, and enforce BIM standards and guidelines across the organization to ensure consistency and efficiency in BIM workflows and practices.
o Revit test for job applicants
o Induction of new staff
o Assessment of BIM proficiency for existing staff
o Provide training and support to team members in the use of BIM software and tools in groups or one to one. Develop and coordinate training strategies
o Hold regular meetings with BIM COORDINATORS for updates of developments
o Chair the firm’s BIM user group and ensure regular communication and coordination among BIM/Revit users.
o Report on the company’s current and projected state in regards to BIM implementation


• Responsible for development, implementation and enforcement of BIM standards and templates
o Revit / CAD library*
o Office-wide and project base shared parameters (specs etc.) and key notes
o Automate BIM routines to support standards and productivity
o Assess and implement relevant BIM and Revit third party software and plugins
o Oversee the selection, installation, and maintenance of BIM software tools and technologies, staying up to date with the latest developments in the field.
o Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to BIM, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
o Ensure that the organization complies with industry and regulatory standards related to BIM, as well as internal quality control requirements.

• Work in collaboration with DSA BIM core team to further enhance and develop the overall BIM strategy and to ensure compliance with project specific requirements
• Interface with and present information to Management on a regular basis
• Keep abreast of industry wide initiatives, trends, software updates and best practices
• Develop, implement and promote new and existing strategies for improving production workflow
• Liaise with the Revit Manager to ensure documentation is kept up to date, relevant to the following:
o BIM manual
o Production handbook
o Concise BIM drawing manual

Project specific tasks and responsibilities:
• Develop, establish, and enforce project specific BIM standards and guidelines across the project stake holders to ensure consistency and efficiency in BIM workflows and practices.
• Implement quality control procedures for BIM models, files, and data to maintain the accuracy and reliability of project information.
• Foster collaboration between different project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and other disciplines, to facilitate the exchange of BIM data and streamline project communication.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with BIM implementation and data security and establish data backup and recovery procedures.
• Generate reports and dashboards to provide project stakeholders with insights into project progress, performance, and compliance with BIM standards.
• Address any issues or challenges related to BIM implementation, data exchange, or project coordination.
• Manage and coordinate 3D models, clash detection, and model coordination.
• Define BIM / Revit requirements at project kick-off (BIM Execution Plan Pre- and Post-Contract)
• Work stage involvement if required by project teams
• Assist with project setup (topography / True & Project North / title blocks)
• Assist with project specific modelling and documentation
• Ongoing evaluation of project requirements
• Audit & QA/QC of Revit models

  • Library consists of
    • Revit templates
    • Revit title blocks, annotations and tags
    • Revit families and associated shared parameters
    • Revit line types, fill regions and materials
    • Revit key notes and associated NBS specifications
    • CAD template
    • CAD title blocks, annotations and plot files
    • CAD blocks
    • Manuals and training documentation

Although you have been employed to perform duties as is required of your position, you may be required to perform other duties that may reasonably be expected of you within DSA from time to time.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to recruit.india@dsa-arch.com
Quoting the job title “BIM Manager” in the subject line.

  
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