Senior BIM Manager

SAA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior BIM Manager to lead the digital delivery strategy and oversee BIM implementation across projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant experience and be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit. This role involves managing BIM standards, conducting training, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality control in BIM processes. Join this innovative firm in shaping the future of the built environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of relevant experience, with specific experience in BIM management.
• Trained and proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM software, and visualization applications.
• Familiarity with Singapore construction industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery strategy for BIM implementation.
• Conduct BIM training for staff and oversee daily activities of BIM modellers.
• Ensure compliance with BIM standards and manage BIM meetings.

Skills

BIM management

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Architecture

Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Grasshopper

Job description

SAA Architects Pte Ltd is a leading full-service architecture practice with over 50 years of design and delivery expertise. Guided by our core values of being Urbanistic, Humanistic, and Optimistic, our practice delivers projects that engage seamlessly with the built environment and create meaningful relationships, by placing people and their communities at the centre of our designs. SAA is part of the Surbana Jurong Group, one of the largest Asia-based urban, industrial, and infrastructure consulting firms.

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference. From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the cities and spaces we live in. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured.

SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior BIM Manager to lead our digital delivery strategy and oversee and mange BIM implementation across projects and the practice. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring adherence to industry standards, involving working closely with Project Directors and Leads and close multidisciplinary collaboration.

Your Responsibilities

BIM and Digital Tools Leadership and Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and enforce office-wide BIM strategies and project-specific BIM standards, protocols, and workflows
• Create and maintain the project template files to assure consistency and compliance.
• Provide oversight and guidance for electronic file submission and coordinated BIM submissions.
• Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards for all drawings produced.
• Supervise, develop project BIM documentation
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of BIM modellers and specialist(s) to ensure BIM standards are maintained
• Drive and manage office-wide adoption of digital tools and software

BIM Training:

• Conduct project-based BIM basic and intermediate training for staff.
• Provide technical orientation for new staff joining projects.
• Maintain high competency in BIM software through continuous use and training.
• Hold and manage BIM meetings and training sessions for BIM team members.

Project Specific BIM Interface:

• Oversee and lead BIM implementation at all project stages.
• Prepare BIM Execution Plan (BEP) for the projects and ensure on-going compliance and continual improvement.
• Manage processes, implementation, best practices and techniques of BIM.
• Monitor progress of design to ensure alignment with planned schedules.
• Ensure BIM deliverables satisfy tender and project BIM requirements.at all project stages.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure BIM processes, documentation, and model deliverables are met.
• Chair BIM design coordination meetings to resolve design issues and generate clash detection reports at different project stages.
• Oversee and specify BIM for FM requirements for projects where applicable, and review / verify contractor(s) compliance with BIM for FM specifications.
  Overview and review all relevant BIM requirements and ensure compliant submissions and implementation
• Hold / attend all project related BIM meetings and conferences.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Conduct regular audits and QA/QC checks on BIM models for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Maintain BIM documentation and delivery plans

Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake other office-wide and Group wide related duties and ad-hoc tasks as required.

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• More than 15 years of relevant experience, with specific experience in BIM management and leadership.
• Diploma or degree in Architecture or equivalent from an accredited institution, with relevant experience in a similar role.
• Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Management or equivalent from an accredited institution, is preferred.
• Trained and proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM software, and other visualization and simulation applications.
• Familiarity with Rhino, Grasshopper, and other visualisation and computational design tools
• Experience in implementing BIM adoption for design and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction industry regulations (BCA, URA, LTA, etc) and CORENET X submissions.
• Acute knowledge and application of planning and building codes and regulations, regulatory submissions and processes.
• Experience in leading BIM teams for shop drawing production, coordination, and document control.
• Knowledge in construction detailing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An open and highly collaborative mindset and approach.

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.