Senior BIM Engineer - Construction Supervision

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior BIM Engineer to lead BIM coordination and digital delivery on major construction supervision projects. You will manage BIM processes during construction, coordinate multidisciplinary models, resolve clashes, and maintain asset information for handover.

The role requires 10-15 years of experience with at least 5 years in BIM management on large projects, and a strong capability in federated model coordination and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of professional experience.
• At least 5 years of BIM management on major construction supervision projects.
• BIM certifications desirable.
• Experience coordinating architectural, structural, MEP and specialist disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM implementation and management during construction supervision.
• Coordinate federated BIM models across architectural, structural, MEP and specialist disciplines.
• Review BIM execution plans, model submissions and digital deliverables.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary model coordination meetings and resolve clashes.
• Support construction teams with coordinated model views and BIM-enabled reporting.
• Mentor BIM Engineers, Coordinators and Technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

BIM software (Revit, Navisworks)

Job description

Senior BIM Engineer - Construction Supervision Job Snapshot

Role: Senior BIM Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Construction

Function: Systems Implementation/Integration

Experience: 10-15 years, including at least 5 years managing BIM on major construction supervision projects

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior BIM Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to support digital delivery and BIM coordination across major building construction projects. Working within the Construction Supervision team, the role will manage BIM processes during the construction phase, coordinate multidisciplinary models, oversee clash resolution and digital workflows, and maintain accurate project information to support efficient construction delivery and informed decision-making.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Construction

Function: Systems Implementation/Integration

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Senior BIM Engineer will provide technical leadership for Building Information Modelling throughout construction supervision. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, design consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary site teams, the position will ensure BIM models and digital deliverables remain coordinated and aligned with project standards and client requirements. The role covers federated model management across architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist disciplines, with particular attention to model quality, information exchange, interface management, clash detection, construction support, and preparation of asset and as-built information for handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BIM implementation and management throughout the construction supervision phase in accordance with project BIM standards and client requirements.


• Manage, review, and coordinate federated BIM models covering architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist disciplines.


• Review contractor BIM execution plans, model submissions, and digital deliverables for compliance with project requirements and applicable industry standards.


• Facilitate multidisciplinary model coordination meetings and identify clashes and interface issues before related construction activities proceed.


• Coordinate the resolution of identified clashes with design consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant engineering disciplines.


• Support construction teams with coordinated model views, digital construction sequences, quantity information, and visualisations where required.


• Monitor BIM model quality and accuracy, including compliance with project naming conventions, level of development, and information requirements.


• Coordinate the timely exchange of accurate digital project information between architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.


• Assist the Resident Engineer with construction progress monitoring using digital tools and BIM-enabled reporting where applicable.


• Oversee the development and maintenance of asset information and as-built models in preparation for project handover.


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BIM Engineers, BIM Coordinators, and BIM Technicians.


• Prepare BIM progress reports, coordination logs, clash detection reports, and digital delivery metrics for project stakeholders.

BIM and Digital Delivery Focus

The position connects multidisciplinary design information with construction-stage requirements. Effective management of federated models and digital workflows will be essential to identifying coordination issues early and providing site teams with reliable information for construction activities. The Senior BIM Engineer will also support the transition from construction information to final asset and as-built models, helping maintain the quality and completeness of digital project information through handover.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience.


• At least 5 years of experience managing BIM on major construction supervision projects.


• BIM-related professional certifications are highly desirable.


• Demonstrated capability in multidisciplinary BIM model coordination and construction-stage digital delivery.


• Experience managing BIM information across architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist disciplines.


• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentoring to BIM personnel.

Onboarding Requirement

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

What AECOM Offers

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life


• AD and D and disability benefits


• paid time off


• leaves of absence


• voluntary benefits


• flexible work options


• well-being resources


• an employee assistance program


• business travel insurance


• service recognition awards


• a retirement savings plan


• and an employee stock purchase plan

AECOM also provides training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership capabilities, with opportunities to contribute to projects locally and globally.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.