Lead BIM Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Medina is seeking a BIM Manager to lead the implementation and coordination of BIM processes throughout design and construction stages. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in BIM, with strong leadership skills and advanced proficiency in tools like Autodesk Revit and Navisworks. This role offers a chance to work on impactful urban development projects in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 20 years minimum in BIM, 10 years in large-scale projects.
• Strong experience in CMS or EPCM project environments.
• Solid knowledge of COBie, IFC integration with FM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM implementation and coordination.
• Develop and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for model accuracy.

Skills

BIM implementation and coordination

Clash detection

Leadership and mentorship

Integration with GIS systems

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Civil 3D

BIM 360 / ACC

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM implementation and coordination throughout all stages of the design, construction, and handover.
• Develop, manage, and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEP), Model Production Delivery Tables (MPDT), and project-specific BIM workflows.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Architecture, Structure, MEP, Civil) to ensure model accuracy, clash-free integration, and compliance with standards.
• Conduct BIM model audits, clash detection, and issue tracking using tools such as Navisworks, Solibri, or equivalent.
• Support the implementation of 4D (construction sequencing) and 5D (cost estimation) BIM for planning and control.
• Integrate BIM models with GIS systems, asset management tools, and Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Ensure alignment with international BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650).
• Provide leadership and mentorship to BIM team members and junior engineers.
• Act as the main point of contact for BIM coordination among clients, consultants, contractors, and technology vendors.
• Oversee digital handover and delivery of as-built BIM models for use in facility management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in BIM, with at least 10 years on large-scale urban development or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in CMS or EPCM project environments.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, BIM 360 / ACC, and related BIM tools.
• Solid knowledge of COBie, IFC, and integration with FM systems.
• Proven track record in model coordination, clash detection, and federated model management.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and smart city/digital twin applications.
• Familiarity with regional authority standards and smart city development frameworks is a plus