Principal BIM/CAD Designer

Parsons Oman; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Principal BIM/CAD Designer to manage and deliver Bridge and Underpass structure designs in a fully digital BIM environment. This role demands at least 12 years of experience in BIM/CAD delivery, overseeing workflows, supervising specialists, and ensuring high-quality project deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as proficiency in tools like Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in BIM/CAD delivery.
• High proficiency in BIM Codes and Standards (ISO 19650).
• Demonstrated ability to set up new project files.

Responsibilities

• Support management and development of delivery workflows.
• Drive development of tools and design libraries.
• Supervise BIM/CAD specialists in production of 3D models.

Skills

BIM/CAD delivery experience

People management skills

Proficiency in Revit

Clash identification and resolution

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Openbridge

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Dynamo

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal BIM/CAD Designer to join our team! You will have a key role in managing and delivering Bridge and Underpass structure designs in a fully Digital BIM environment, for a wide variety of critical transportation projects across Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the BIM/CAD Manager and Engineers for the Bridge/Structures team in development and management of Digital delivery workflows, resourcing and work planning.
• Driving development of additional Tools, Families, Design Libraries etc required for effective BIM delivery of bridges and other linear structures on all projects, in an ISO 19650 compliant context.
• Providing discipline‑specific input to project BIM Execution Plans and workflows to align with project requirements.
• Supervising BIM/CAD specialists in production of 3D models for drawing preparation, clash identification and resolution, and presentations aligned with project LOD requirements (typically LOD 300).
• Ensuring coordination of all Model interfaces with designers and engineers both within own discipline, and with other design teams.
• Ensuring all models, drawings and deliverables are fully checked in compliance with project and company quality standards and BIM information requirements.
• Supervising production of Project Information Models (PIMs) in accordance with agreed TIDP, MIDP and CDE protocols.
• Ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery of all project deliverables.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or related subject) from an accredited institution.
• People management skills including staff mentoring, development and evaluation.
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in BIM/CAD delivery, using common industry software (Revit, Openbridge or similar), to at least LOD 300 level.
• High proficiency and experience in BIM Codes and Standards (inc. ISO 19650, PAS 1192‑2, BS 1192).
• Advanced skills including creation of federated models.
• Proficient in both 2D and 3D CAD design.
• Demonstrated ability to set up new Revit/Openbridge project files for the team.
• Able to generate and maintain standards and libraries of model objects, including parametric design elements, assemblies, sub‑assemblies and creation of families etc.
• Ability to conduct clash identification and resolution.
• Proficient in BIM authoring, scripting, design review, coordination, simulations and collaboration platforms including Revit Structure, Dynamo, Navisworks, BIM360 and AutoCAD.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience in Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, Bluebeam Studio, Autodesk Inventor Professional, 3D Max, SketchUp and/or Synchro.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships both within and outside the team.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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