Senior Bim Architect
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BIM Coordinate with the BIM Manager / BIM Lead / BIM Coordinator to ensure that architectural technical requirements are properly reflected in the BIM workflow and project digit.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate with BIM Manager / BIM Lead / BIM Coordinator to ensure architectural technical requirements are reflected in BIM workflow
- Review BIM generated outputs from architectural and constructability perspective
- Ensure architectural shop drawings extracted from BIM models are technically correct
- Lead architectural coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Lead preparation and review of architectural RFIs, CVIs, technical queries
- Review architectural material submittals, samples, and mock up requirements
- Provide technical support to site engineers and construction teams
Requirements
- Lead and manage the architectural technical office team including Architects, BIM Modelers, and Draftsmen
- Coordinate with BIM Manager/Lead to ensure architectural requirements are reflected in BIM workflow
- Review BIM generated outputs from architectural and constructability perspective
- Ensure architectural shop drawings extracted from BIM models are technically correct
- Lead architectural coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
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BIM Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the BIM Manager / BIM Lead / BIM Coordinator to ensure that architectural technical requirements are properly reflected in the BIM workflow and project digital deliverables.
- Provide architectural technical input to support BIM coordination, model development, clash review, and construction stage coordination.
- Review BIM generated outputs from an architectural and constructability perspective, including coordinated plans, sections, details, schedules, and 3D views where required.
- Ensure that architectural shop drawings extracted from BIM models are technically correct, coordinated with site requirements, and aligned with the latest approved information.
- Support the resolution of coordination issues identified through BIM reviews, particularly where architectural interfaces are affected by structure, MEP, façade, ID, or specialist trades.
- Attend BIM coordination meetings when architectural decisions, constructability matters, or technical clarifications are required.
- Ensure that architectural team comments and decisions are properly communicated to the BIM team for model updates and coordination follow up.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure their BIM related inputs are aligned with the approved architectural design, shop drawings, material submittals, and site execution requirements.
- Support the BIM Manager in validating that architectural deliverables are aligned with the project’s BIM execution requirements, without taking ownership of BIM management responsibilities.
- Use BIM outputs as a coordination and decision support tool to improve technical clarity, reduce site conflicts, and support timely approvals.
- Escalate critical architectural coordination risks identified through BIM reviews to the Technical Office Manager and BIM Manager for action and resolution.
Engineering Leadership
- Lead and manage the architectural technical office team, including Architects, BIM Modelers, and Draftsmen.
- Distribute tasks, monitor team productivity, and ensure deliverables are submitted according to project priorities and approved schedules.
- Review architectural technical outputs before submission to the Technical Office Manager, consultant, or client.
- Lead architectural coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Coordinate with structural and MEP teams to resolve interdisciplinary conflicts.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure architectural materials, finishes, and long lead items are aligned with approved drawings and specifications.
- Lead the preparation and review of architectural RFIs, CVIs, technical queries, and clarification sketches.
- Ensure RFIs are technically clear, contractually traceable, and supported with sketches, references, and recommended solutions where required.
- Review architectural material submittals, technical submittals, samples, and mock up requirements.
- Ensure selected materials and finishes comply with project specifications, approved drawings, authority requirements, and design intent.
- Coordinate with procurement for technical evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors.
- Ensure all architectural submissions are properly prepared, reviewed, numbered, and issued through the approved project CDE such as Asite, Aconex, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or any client mandated platform.
Site Technical Support
- Provide technical support to site engineers and construction teams during execution.
- Resolve architectural site issues related to drawings, details, interfaces, materials, finishes, and coordination with other trades.
- Conduct site visits to verify technical compliance with approved shop drawings and specifications.
- Support QA/QC inspections by providing technical clarification and reviewing non conformance issues related to architectural works.
- Assist in resolving NCRs, site observations, consultant comments, and quality related architectural issues.
- Ensure that the latest approved drawings and technical documents are available to the site team.
- Monitor architectural work progress from a technical perspective and highlight risks that may impact approvals, procurement, or construction progress.
Managerial & Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capability.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage pressure, deadlines, consultant comments, and site priorities.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop architects and technical staff.
- Strong reporting, documentation, and follow up skills.
- Commercial awareness related to variations, procurement, quantities, and cost impact.
- Ability to negotiate technical solutions with consultants and subcontractors.
- High accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
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