BIM Manager / Information Manager – Site Operations

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Information Manager to oversee digital content management and support project delivery teams in adherence to industry standards. Candidates should have over 9 years of experience in the AEC industry, with proficiency in Arabic being mandatory. This role includes supervising clash detection processes and advising on innovative technology applications for site operations. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Qualifications

• 9+ years experienced in AEC industry, with minimum 3 years in Middle East.
• Digital delivery of complex projects.
• Proficiency in Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure digital content management using latest technologies.
• Supervise clash detection and resolution.
• Advise on technology to support delivery.

Skills

Information Management

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Construction quality processes

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/master's degree in architecture or engineering

Information Management certification

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

PowerBI

Dynamo

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Business is hiring an experienced Information Manager for our Middle East Site Ops delivery team. This person will be carrying out a mix of functions that span from internal process improvements to managing construction project delivery supervision. The successful candidate should be a people, process and technology focused individual whose main duty will be to ensure that the project delivery team(s) adhere to agreed standards and best industry methodologies. The candidate will also actively support project teams on proposal/bids and project delivery.

Your role

• As an Information Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that digital content is created, stored and published using the latest technologies and best practices in line with the Contract(s).
• Ensure internal and external capability and capacity processes are implemented and followed.
• Facilitate use of the CDE by project teams.
• Preparing BEP as per EIR.
• Supervise the team while performing clash detection and resolution.
• Undertake the functions of effective information management as part of the project management team in accordance with ISO 19650 and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle, where
• AtkinsRealis are either the Lead Appointed Party or an Appointed Party.
• Have a solid understanding of construction processes.
• Support strategic AtkinsRealis global and regional digital initiatives.
• Support annual ISO 19650 certification maintenance process.
• Support the Digital Lead in line with the business RACI matrix.
• Advise on technology supporting Site Ops delivery (such as drones, robots, satellite imagery etc.).
• Advise on point-cloud data for as-built model preparation.
• Have thorough understanding of tasks related to QA/QC of LOD 400-500 construction models.
• Oversee development of information management uses such as construction sequencing (4D), quantity take-offs (5D), extended reality (VR+AR).
• Support COBie, Uniclass and Masterclass implementation.
• Supervise the strategic planning to produce asset information model (AIM) with the related O&M data.

About you

Education and experience

• Bachelor's/master's degree in architecture or engineering and 9+ years' experience in AEC industry, preferably with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the Middle East region, with an engineering/design consultancy, PMC or contractor.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in digital delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects (Information Management).
• Proficiency in Arabic (spoken) is mandatory for this role.
• Information Management certification from a relevant institution e.g. BRE, Operam Academy, RICS etc.
• Software certification such as Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D, ArcGIS, Synchro, Fuzor etc. is desirable.
• Good knowledge of LOD 350-500 industry standard.
• Contractor's experience is advantageous with an understanding of driving project digital delivery from design, construction to handover stage.
• Demonstrable experience of working with various stakeholders (such as but not limited to contractors, consultants, PMCs, vendors and clients).

Key skill requirements

• A thorough understanding of data, information management including compliance to ISO 19650 standards.
• Sound knowledge in engineering design and in assisting engineering disciplines in with Self/Inter and Multi-disciplinary design coordination and quality compliance.
• Good knowledge of authoring tools from key software vendors such as Autodesk, Bentley, Rhino, Trimble in delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proficient knowledge of model federation and design co-ordination platforms such as Navisworks, BIM Track or Revizto for performing tasks like clash management, model walkthroughs, issue tracking and management.
• Proficient knowledge of Common Data Environment (CDE) such as ACC-Build, ASITE or ProjectWise etc.
• Good knowledge of data visualization/analytics platforms such as PowerBI.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Dynamo is desirable.
• Knowledge of information management uses such as construction sequencing (4D), quantity take-offs (5D), extended reality (VR+AR).
• A grounded understanding of construction quality processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Must have developed Information Management documents e.g. Pre and Post-BEP, federation strategy, Level Of Information Need (LOIN), responsibility matrix, clash-matrix etc.
• Understanding MIDP/TIDP is essential.
• Demonstrate an understanding of engineering principles and spatial coordination.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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