BIM Manager

Albatha Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Albatha Group is seeking an experienced BIM Manager to lead the BIM implementation and coordination across our large-value MEP projects (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Electrical). You will own the BIM strategy, standards, and execution from tender through design coordination, construction, and handover, ensuring clash-free, constructible models.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of Revit MEP and Navisworks, ISO 19650, and ability to manage a team across multiple concurrent

Qualifications

• 10+ years BIM experience in MEP contracting.
• 4–5 years in a BIM Manager/Lead role on large-value projects.
• Proven coordination across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Fighting.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM strategy, BEP, standards and CDE across projects.
• Chair BIM coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Oversee production of coordination drawings and spool models.
• Ensure data for 5D, 4D, and COBie handover where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

BIM management

Revit MEP

Navisworks

CDE management

ISO 19650 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM 360/ACC

Dynamo scripting

Point cloud technology

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced BIM Manager to lead BIM implementation and coordination across our portfolio of large-value MEP projects (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Electrical). The role owns BIM strategy, standards, and execution from tender stage through design coordination, construction, and handover, ensuring clash-free, constructible MEP models that drive project efficiency and reduce site rework.

Key Responsibilities

BIM Strategy & Standards

• Develop and implement the company's BIM Execution Plan (BEP) for each project, aligned with client/employer information requirements (EIR/OIR)
• Establish and enforce BIM standards, modeling protocols, naming conventions, and Level of Development (LOD) requirements across all MEP disciplines
• Define and maintain the Common Data Environment (CDE) workflow and file/folder structures
• Drive company-wide BIM maturity — standardizing templates, families/objects libraries, and workflows across projects

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Lead multidisciplinary BIM coordination (MEP-to-MEP, MEP-to-structure, MEP-to-architecture) to identify and resolve clashes before construction
• Chair BIM coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and client BIM teams
• Oversee production of coordinated shop drawings, fabrication models, and spool drawings from validated BIM models
• Ensure models support downstream uses: quantity take-off, prefabrication, sequencing/4D, and cost estimation (5D) where applicable
• Review and approve models/drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications before issue

Team & Resource Management

• Lead, train, and mentor BIM Coordinators and Modelers across MEP disciplines
• Allocate BIM resources across concurrent large-value projects based on priority and project phase
• Set performance expectations and conduct quality reviews of modeling output

Software & Technology

• Administer BIM authoring and coordination platforms (Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Solibri, etc.)
• Evaluate and implement new BIM tools/technologies (laser scanning, point cloud integration, automation/Dynamo scripting) to improve efficiency
• Manage model federation, version control, and data integrity across the CDE

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as primary BIM point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractors
• Support tender submissions with BIM capability statements, BEPs, and coordination methodology
• Provide BIM-derived data to support project reporting, progress tracking, and handover documentation (COBie, asset data, O&M models)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical is a MUST
• 10+ years of BIM experience in MEP contracting, with at least 4–5 years in a BIM Manager/Lead role on large-value MEP projects (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or high-rise)
• Proven experience managing BIM coordination across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting disciplines
• Strong proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage, and clash detection/coordination workflows
• Solid understanding of ISO 19650 or equivalent BIM standards and CDE management
• Experience producing coordinated shop drawings and supporting prefabrication/fabrication workflows
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing BIM teams across multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in ISO 19650, Autodesk Certified Professional, or equivalent
• Experience with Dynamo/scripting for workflow automation
• Familiarity with 4D/5D BIM (scheduling and cost integration)
• Experience working on design-build or EPC-delivered MEP projects
• Knowledge of point cloud/laser scanning integration for existing/retrofit projects