Bim Manager

Depa Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Depa Group in Chennai, India seeks a senior engineering leader to supervise an integrated team of Technical Coordinators, Material Coordinators, BIM and CAD professionals on fit-out projects.

You will drive design intent, technical reviews, and quality compliance, coordinate with clients and contractors, mentor staff, manage risks and ensure timely, accurate submissions aligned with contract requirements and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Architectural/Interior Design.
• 12+ years experience in fit-out contracting.
• Strong knowledge of construction and interior fit-out.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; familiar with BIM workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership across design, reviews, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate interface among design, procurement, construction and clients.
• Mentor BIM/technical teams and promote cost-effective methods.
• Monitor technical proposals and document changes via logs and letters.
• Maintain logs for shop drawings, submittals, calculations, and as-builts.
• Track KPIs and ensure timely submissions and approvals.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Construction know-how

BIM workflow

AutoCAD

MS Office

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree of Engineering Civil/Architectural/Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Functionally supervises the engineering team comprising Technical coordinators, Material Coordinators, BIM, and CAD personnel for their assigned projects.

Role & responsibilities

Provide strong technical leadership by applying sound engineering judgment and innovative solutions to manage and coordinate all aspects of design intent, technical reviews, and quality compliance across assigned projects. Ensure all technical submissions are accurate, timely, and fully aligned with contract requirements, project specifications, and client expectations. Act as a key interface between design, procurement, construction, and client teams, driving resolution of technical issues efficiently and proactively.

Effectively manage coordination with the Client, Consultants, Main Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Subsidiaries, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project.

Support the pre-contract team in evaluating value engineering options in line with the clients directives and project requirements. Assess design alternatives to ensure compliance with applicable standards, design intent, and budget constraints.

Guide and mentor the Technical/ Material / BIM team by introducing innovative technical solutions tailored to specialized project requirements. Promote the adoption of cost-effective methods and industry best practices. Supervise and maintain the productivity logs for the technical team.

Strictly monitor and control technical proposals to prevent deviations from the approved design intent and to avoid cost overruns. All changes should be promptly documented in the impact log Issue formal letters or technical correspondences to consultants, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity, accountability, and proper documentation of all technical matters.

Supervise and maintain logs for all technical design outputs, including models, shop drawings, material submittals, calculations, mock-ups, coordination drawings, schedules, and as-built submissions, ensuring timely preparation, review, and submission in alignment with project requirements and approvals. Support in implementing and encouraging the use of appropriate tools and software to enhance design coordination, accuracy, and efficiency across disciplines.

Maintain strong client relationships by ensuring dependable performance, timely resolution of engineering queries, and strict control over errors and non-compliance in technical submissions.

Foster staff retention by building a positive and collaborative team culture, offering genuine support to team members, and encouraging mutual respect, ownership, and professional development.

Track and analyze engineering KPIs to evaluate each projects alignment with strategic goals.

Identify variances, maintain high performance percentages, and provide justification for any delays or deviations.

• Timely Submission of Shop Drawings and Materials
• First-Pass Approval Rate Shop Drawings & Materials
• Technical Accuracy and Contractual Compliance
• Timely Resolution of Technical Queries/RFIs and Design Gaps
• Team Efficiency in Deliverables and Coordination
• Support in Project Budget Adherence

Preferred candidate profile

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor Degree of Engineering Civil/Architectural/Interior Design

Minimum experience

• Fit out Contracting Specific Experience 12 years' and above

Competencies (knowledge, skills, general abilities)

• Strong technical knowledge of construction and interior fit-out processes, detailing, and material applications.
• Proficiency in technical tools, including AutoCAD and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Familiarity of BIM workflow.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work collaboratively and supportively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented approach, ensuring high accuracy and consistency in technical documentation and outputs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Professional management skills, including task delegation, time management, and leadership support.