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BIM Lead Dubai
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
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2 weeks ago
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About the Role
SOM seeks a BIM Lead to define and manage digital workflow strategies for large-scale architectural projects in Dubai. You will lead BIM model coordination, develop standards, and mentor teams.
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Responsibilities
- Leads definition, planning and documentation of digital work flow strategies, objectives and coordination of data management on Projects
- Initiates the BIM model(s) and drawings in collaboration with Project Digital Coordinators
- Advises and supports project teams in the coordination of Project BIM models, process management and objectives with other disciplines and consultants
- Promotes, monitors and tracks overall quality of BIM content & deliverables across all projects in the Office
- Contributes to tools and processes related to project specifications, tracking of material lists, energy, water and carbon use intensities on Projects
- Engages with the Office of Technology Digital Practice Team to develop, manage, coordinate and implement standards, guidelines, best practices, tool development and software
- Organizes and conducts training sessions to promote BIM standards, best practices and related tools/workflows
- Leads regular office and firm wide BIM coordination and standards development meetings
- Manages planning, development and advancement of innovative ideas/solutions to support BIM workflow
- Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members
Requirements
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of focused professional experience in applying and developing digital tools and processes to AEC project work
- Experience in Revit to document a variety of large scale building projects
- Demonstrated ability to strategize, create and coordinate complex BIM/Revit models
- Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills
- Superior organizational skills and ability to distribute tasks
- General knowledge of architectural practice including site planning, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, and construction
- Demonstrated knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, construction techniques, building systems selection, related engineering principles and building codes
- Expert understanding and knowledge of scripting, programming, Grasshopper, Rhino and their relationship to BIM workflow
- LEED or other green building accreditation preferred
Full Job Posting
About SOM
- At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
- We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Position Responsibilities
- Leads definition, planning and documentation of digital work flow strategies, objectives and coordination of data management on Projects
- Identifies, categorizes and organizes strategies or issues specific to Project scale from office wide and firm wide scope
- Initiates the BIM model(s) and drawings in collaboration with Project Digital Coordinators
- Advises and supports project teams in the coordination of Project BIM models, process management and objectives with other disciplines and consultants
- Advises and supports Project Digital Coordinators and Team members in developing BIM model(s), drawings and other project deliverables
- Promotes, monitors and tracks overall quality of BIM content & deliverables across all projects in the Office
- Coordinates with Project Team leaders to assure continuity, consistency and quality of Project BIM
- Contributes to tools and processes related to project specifications, tracking of material lists, energy, water and carbon use intensities on Projects
- Engages with the Office of Technology Digital Practice Team to develop, manage, coordinate and implement standards, guidelines, best practices, tool development and software
- Organizes and conducts training sessions to promote BIM standards, best practices and related tools/workflows
- Monitors, tracks and course corrects Project Team compliance with appropriate BIM standards and guidelines
- Leads organization, management and maintenance of BIM and other related resources
Leadership Responsibilities
- Actively leads a team.
- Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members.
- Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm.
- Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments.
- Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures.
- Collaborate with fellow BIM Leads in other offices to advance standardization, optimization, and quality control.
- Develops and fosters culture of innovation and collaboration across all offices and all disciplines.
- Develops and implements strategies to position and maintain SOM as a leader in BIM services.
- Provides leadership and direction to the project BIM Technologists as well as Architects.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with the Design team.
- Keeps informed of security risks in tools and processes through close collaboration with the Office of Technology.
- Effectively communicates and promotes the work of the firm.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of focused professional experience in applying and developing digital tools and processes to AEC project work, including experience in Revit to document a variety of large scale building projects.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model building, data organization, and drawing set up.
- Demonstrated ability to strategize, create and coordinate complex BIM/Revit models and assemble drawing deliverable packages.
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with high attention to precision.
- Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to distribute tasks to others.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- General knowledge of architectural practice including site planning, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, and construction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, construction techniques, building systems selection, related engineering principles and building codes.
- Wide knowledge of concepts, workflows and tools used in other Digital Design fields.
- General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
Our Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in house career development
Our Culture
- Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
- We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Portfolio Submission
- Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).
- Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.
- Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10 20 pages, maximum 5 MB.
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