BIM MANAGER (FITOUT)

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced BIM Manager with a strong background in Interior Fit-Out projects to lead and manage BIM implementation, coordination, and delivery across all project stages. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and requires a minimum of 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in BIM management for high-end commercial, hospitality, retail, airport, or mixed-use fit-out projects and must be fluent in both French and English to support coordination with international stakeholders and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the project's BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in accordance with client and project requirements.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary BIM teams, including Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Oversee BIM workflows, standards, quality control procedures, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate BIM activities between consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Manage model federation, clash detection, and issue resolution using Navisworks or similar coordination platforms.
• Ensure BIM deliverables comply with project specifications, ISO 19650 standards, and client requirements.
• Support design coordination meetings and provide technical BIM guidance to project teams.
• Monitor BIM model development progress and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Manage Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, or equivalent.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to BIM Coordinators and BIM Modelers.
• Generate BIM reports, dashboards, and project status updates for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with fit-out construction teams to ensure constructability and efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate shop drawings, as-built models, and handover documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in the construction industry, including at least 5 years as a BIM Manager.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality, airport, retail, or mixed-use development projects, including interior fit-out works.
• Strong knowledge of BIM standards, digital engineering workflows, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary BIM teams throughout design and construction phases.
• Experience working on GCC projects, preferably within Saudi Arabia or Qatar.
• Strong understanding of Common Data Environment (CDE) management and BIM coordination processes.
• Familiarity with Saudi Building Code requirements and local authority approval processes is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.

Language Requirements

Fluency in both French and English is required to facilitate coordination with international stakeholders and project teams.

Work Location

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.