Principal BIM Manager/BIM Lead

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking an accomplished BIM Leader to drive the MEP BIM team in Singapore, ensuring timely and high-quality BIM deliverables for complex projects. You will develop strategies, standards, and workflows, manage 3D models, and coordinate across disciplines and overseas teams to meet approvals and project goals.

You will lead design coordination, clash detection, and BEP preparation, leveraging BIM/VDC to optimise construction outcomes and promote digital innovation across the

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Building Services, BIM, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant MEP design and BIM coordination experience.
• Prior experience working in a Singapore-based MEP consultancy environment is required.
• Proven track record as a BIM Leader, BIM Manager, or equivalent role, with experience leading BIM teams on complex projects.
• Strong expertise in MEP design coordination, BIM modelling, clash detection, multidisciplinary coordination, and BIM deliverables management.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore MEP design practices, BIM standards, authority submission processes, and project delivery requirements.
• Proficient in BIM software and coordination tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other relevant digital platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities and work effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall MEP BIM team, ensuring timely and quality delivery of BIM-related project requirements.
• Develop and implement BIM strategies, standards, workflows, and project-specific requirements for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Plan, manage, and maintain 3D BIM models and data, ensuring compliance with project deliverables and BIM execution standards.
• Produce and coordinate BIM models, including general arrangement drawings, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Provide BIM modelling, drafting, and technical support to the Singapore MEP team.
• Collaborate with Civil & Structural, Architectural, and MEP disciplines across local and overseas project teams.
• Lead design coordination activities, conduct clash detection, prepare clash reports, and facilitate regular coordination meetings to resolve design conflicts.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, and relevant stakeholders to prepare and submit drawings to authorities for approvals and clearances.
• Drive design optimisation and improve construction outcomes through BIM and VDC methodologies beyond 3D modelling.
• Promote innovation by engaging project teams and leveraging advanced digital tools and technologies to solve project challenges.
• Prepare and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEP)

Skills

BIM leadership

BIM coordination

Revit

Navisworks

Clash detection

Project coordination

Team management

Education

Engineering/Diploma in Building Services/BIM

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Job description

• Lead and manage the overall MEP BIM team, ensuring the timely and quality delivery of BIM-related project requirements.
• Develop and implement BIM strategies, standards, workflows, and project-specific requirements for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Plan, manage, and maintain 3D BIM models and data, ensuring compliance with project deliverables and BIM execution standards.
• Produce and coordinate BIM models, including general arrangement drawings, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Provide BIM modelling, drafting, and technical support to the Singapore MEP team.
• Collaborate closely with Civil & Structural (C&S), Architectural, and MEP disciplines across both local and overseas project teams.
• Lead design coordination activities, conduct clash detection, prepare clash reports, and facilitate regular coordination meetings to resolve design conflicts.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, and relevant stakeholders to prepare and submit drawings to authorities for approvals and clearances.
• Drive design optimisation and improve construction outcomes through the application of BIM and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) methodologies beyond 3D modelling.
• Promote innovation by engaging project teams and leveraging advanced digital tools and technologies to solve project challenges.
• Prepare and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
  

• Lead and manage the overall MEP BIM team, ensuring the timely and quality delivery of BIM-related project requirements.
• Develop and implement BIM strategies, standards, workflows, and project-specific requirements for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Plan, manage, and maintain 3D BIM models and data, ensuring compliance with project deliverables and BIM execution standards.
• Produce and coordinate BIM models, including general arrangement drawings, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Provide BIM modelling, drafting, and technical support to the Singapore MEP team.
• Collaborate closely with Civil & Structural (C&S), Architectural, and MEP disciplines across both local and overseas project teams.
• Lead design coordination activities, conduct clash detection, prepare clash reports, and facilitate regular coordination meetings to resolve design conflicts.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, and relevant stakeholders to prepare and submit drawings to authorities for approvals and clearances.
• Drive design optimisation and improve construction outcomes through the application of BIM and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) methodologies beyond 3D modelling.
• Promote innovation by engaging project teams and leveraging advanced digital tools and technologies to solve project challenges.
• Prepare and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
  

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Building Services, BIM, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant MEP design and BIM coordination experience.
• Prior experience working in a Singapore-based MEP consultancy environment is required.
• Proven track record as a BIM Leader, BIM Manager, or equivalent role, with experience leading BIM teams on complex projects.
• Strong expertise in MEP design coordination, BIM modelling, clash detection, multidisciplinary coordination, and BIM deliverables management.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore MEP design practices, BIM standards, authority submission processes, and project delivery requirements.
• Proficient in BIM software and coordination tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other relevant digital platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities and work effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) preferred.
  

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