BIM Manager - Penang

Bina Initiatives Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bina Initiatives Sdn Bhd seeks an experienced BIM Manager to own BIM delivery for a major railway project in Penang, overseeing design through to handover. This senior, client-facing role requires leadership of a multi-disciplinary team and accountability for BIM quality across all disciplines and subcontractors.

You will liaise with clients, PMC, and regulators, set BEP guidelines, and ensure IFC/Open BIM feasibility, with full-time on-site commitment in Penang.

Qualifications

• 12 years BIM experience, with at least 8 years in construction delivery.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary BIM teams on large infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing BIM on railway, transit, or complex rail systems projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM delivery from detailed design through to construction handover.
• Chair BIM coordination meetings and resolve multi-discipline clashes at a managerial level.
• Govern BIM compliance across all subcontractors and interfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

BIM certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks Manage

Forma Design Collaboration

BEP planning

MQC procedures

Job description

An extraordinary infrastructure milestone is taking shape in Penang — and we need an exceptional leader to drive it. We are seeking a seasoned BIM Manager to take full ownership of BIM delivery for Railway Project, leading our digital engineering efforts from detailed design through to construction handover.

This is a senior, client-facing leadership role. You will set the standard, manage the team, and hold accountability for BIM quality across all disciplines and subcontractors on site.

Responsibilities:

• Minimum 12 years of BIM experience, with at least 8 years in construction delivery
• Proven experience managing BIM on railway, transit, or complex rail systems projects is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated track record leading multi-disciplinary BIM teams on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Willing to be stationed full-time in Penang for the project duration

Leadership & Management

• Strong leadership character — able to set direction, make decisions, and command accountability
• Lead, mentor, and performance-manage a team of BIM Coordinators, Modellers, and subcontractor BIM representatives
• Govern BIM compliance across all subcontractors — civil, structural, track, OCS, signalling, E&M, and MEP
• Chair BIM coordination meetings and resolve multi-discipline clashes at a managerial level
• Liaise directly with the client, project management consultant (PMC), and regulatory bodies on all BIM matters
• Escalate, arbitrate, and resolve BIM non-conformances (NCRs) across the supply chain

Technical Requirements

• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks Manage — capable of guiding and reviewing team output
• Proficient in CDE / Autodesk Forma Design Collaboration — setup, governance, access control, monitoring & troubleshooting
• Capable of creating, updating, and monitoring a project-level BIM Execution Plan (BEP) aligned to EIR
• Proficient in 4D Construction Simulation — able to review, approve, and present schedule-linked models
• Deep knowledge of ISO 19650 (Parts 1 & 2) and Malaysian BIM standards (CIDB, JKR, MRT/LRT BIM requirements)
• Experience governing multi-discipline coordination — Civil, Structural, Track, OCS, Signalling, SCADA, E&M
• Proficient in LOD 300–500 delivery strategy and asset information model (AIM) handover planning
• Experienced with IFC/Open BIM, COBie, and data handover to infrastructure asset operators
• Familiar with point cloud, survey data, and GIS integration into the federated BIM model
• Able to establish and enforce Model Quality Control (MQC) procedures and BIM audit protocols

Subcontractor BIM Governance

• Develop and issue BIM requirements to all subcontractors via sub-BEPs and Model Production & Delivery Tables (MPDT)
• Review and approve subcontractor BIM Execution Plans before mobilisation
• Conduct regular BIM audits on subcontractor model submissions
• Ensure subcontractor models are federated, coordinated, and clash-free prior to RFI/IFC issuance
• Hold subcontractors accountable to CDE workflows, naming conventions, and submission schedules

Qualification

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (postgraduate is an advantage)
• BIM-related professional certification preferred (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional, RICS BIM, or equivalent)
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia — for reporting, presentations, and client correspondence