BIM Lead Structures

WSP

Sharjah, UAE

Ref: HP362-1882

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

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Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and coordinate the overall BIM Implementation within the Structures Discipline team and support the multidisciplinary projects delivery.
• Analyze BIM related client requirements and implement BIM Execution Plan for BIM deliverables production and BIM process management throughout project lifecycle in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary projects BIM Lead.
• Lead the implementation of the BIM Standards, Modelling workflow & methodologies during design lifecycle.
• Take responsibility in planning structures discipline project BIM deliverables and managing their effective delivery in accordance with the project plan and BIM Execution Plan.
• Leading and/or assist in the creation of BIM deliverables, Clash Detection Processes and Reports, BIM Quality Control Plans, BIM Design Review Procedures.
• Configure and maintain the project Common Data Environment to enable the effective management of engineering design deliverables.
• Managing the projects BIM Coordinator(s) and BIM / CAD technicians including input to Quality Assurance and Quality Control of models and drawings and other related BIM deliverables.
• Coordinate BIM issues with design teams and support the resolution actions and monitor their implementation into the BIM authoring environment.
• Manage the Spatial Design Coordination process within Structures team and ensure the clash avoidance, detection, analysis and mitigation are well reported.
• Monitoring and guiding the model utilization, health check and maintenance process for future handing over to Design 3rd parties or construction Team.
• Identify and detect in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary projects BIM Lead any potential opportunity/risk for the Project or the Team.
• Integrate leading edge BIM applications including Scheduling, Cost, Asset Management, and O&M programs into the BIM models.
• Reporting the project BIM status to the Project Management team covering but not limited to: BIM Issue Tracker, Audit Reports from Native BIM solutions, Clash Analysis status, progress and completed tasks against upcoming projects submissions.
• Assist in the upskilling of existing CAD/BIM, Engineering & Project Management staff.
• Act as a key role in the organization's BIM improvement and upgrade plan
• Support the assessment and evaluation of new resources as part of Structures team expansion plan.
• Lead the resource management and tasks assignment within the BIM Authoring and Coordination Team
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for escalated software functionality issues
• Support interoperability of BIM authoring and coordination tools with Structures Design Analysis tools
• Support Automation process and highlight aspects and areas of productivity and quality optimization

Requirements

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What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in civil/Structure Engineering or equivalent with proven track record of successfully undertaken BIM responsibilities within Structures design delivery team.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience and background in Design and BIM Management (inclusive but not limited to BIM modeling, Coordination, collaboration, data management, Quality Assurance and Control) on large scale multi-disciplinary projects within the Middle East region.
• Knowledge and proven awareness about standard compliant BIM best practices.
• Proven ability and leadership skills to lead, monitor and support a team of BIM Coordinators and BIM Modelers as well as supporting Structures design team members already in use of the BIM authoring solutions.
• Mandatory proficiency and Hands-on on Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D BIM authoring tools.
• Mandatory proficiency on Autodesk Navisworks Manage.
• Mandatory proficiency on BIM360 Environment.
• Proficiency on Dynamo scripting tools with background on automation of BIM Authoring and interoperability with Structures design tools would be of advantage.
• Preferable candidates should demonstrate Proficiency on Rhino and good command/knowledge of Structures design analysis tools.
• Extensive knowledge of BS 8536, PAS 1192, ISO 19650.
• Strong knowledge of COBie implementation/delivery and 4D to 7D deliverables at LOD 350.
• Proficiency on MS SharePoint and ACONEX platforms would be an added value
• Experience working within multi-national working environment would be beneficial.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and solve problems.
• High level of creativity and forward thinking with analytical mindset.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

What's in it for you?

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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