BIM Manager

About the Role

AECOM is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented BIM Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves leading the implementation and enforcement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards, execution plans, and coordination workflows across our project portfolio. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Role Overview

As a BIM Manager, you will oversee multidisciplinary BIM teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. This position requires a collaborative leader with a visionary approach to digital delivery, driving innovation in modeling and coordination processes. It is a hands-on, client-facing role that involves direct engagement in BIM production and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and tailor project-level BIM standards and BIM Execution Plans (BEP) aligned with industry standards (NBIM, NCIS, AIA, BIMForum, ISO 19650) and client Exchange Information Requirements.
• Establish and administer the project Common Data Environment (CDE), including folder structures, permissions, metadata, workflows, and integration with project management systems.
• Lead BIM kickoff meetings with internal teams, consultants, and clients across all project phases, ensuring clear communication and alignment on deliverables.
• Oversee day-to-day BIM production performed by internal staff and external teams, ensuring work aligns with project standards, scope, and agreed Level of Development/Information.
• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews, including visual model inspections, clash detection analysis, and coordination efforts; provide clear documentation of deficiencies and drive timely corrective actions.
• Establish and run multidisciplinary model coordination, including scheduled clash detection, issue triage, model health scoring, and remediation tracking using industry-leading tools.
• Produce, correct, or complete model content directly when needed to keep project deliverables on schedule and maintain quality standards.
• Perform hands-on Revit production across disciplines as required: modeling, sheet setup, parameter population, and corrections.
• Setup and verify project models, ensuring correct shared coordinates, base points, survey points, and model-coordination standards.
• Oversee model lifecycle integration for 3D/4D/5D deliverables and manage incoming contractor and consultant model submittals.
• Build and execute an automation roadmap using Dynamo and Revit API scripts to reduce repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical production support on 3D and 2D deliverables, smart-object content creation, and template development.
• Report monthly on BIM key performance indicators (KPIs), compliance metrics, and deliverable status to project leadership.
• Mentor and train team members on project standards, client-specific workflows, and BIM best practices.
• Capture lessons learned and identify process improvements to refine workflows and enhance team capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and information-delivery milestones, flagging risks in digital deliverables to senior leadership.
• Maintain detailed accountability records, including issue logs, audit results, and deliverable status, providing clear visibility into team performance.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in BIM management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and enforcing BIM standards and execution plans.
• Proficiency with industry-leading BIM software and coordination tools.
• Strong understanding of industry standards such as NBIM, NCIS, AIA, BIMForum, and ISO 19650.

Work Environment

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The role involves working within a fast-paced environment that values digital delivery and innovation.