Job Title: BIM Manager Civil 3D (Infrastructure)
Location: Dubai (Airport Infrastructure Project)
Employment Type: Full-time long-term project assignment
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced BIM Manager with strong Autodesk Civil 3D expertise to lead BIM delivery for a major airport infrastructure project with a primary focus on grading roads and associated civil works (no building scope at this stage). The role is central to establishing implementing and managing BIM processes for a new design-and-build contract in close coordination with the main contractor and end client.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the BIM scope for airport-related civil infrastructure (grading roads utilities and associated works) using Civil 3D as the core platform.
- Develop implement and maintain the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) standards and workflows for the project ensuring alignment with client requirements and internal procedures.
- Set up coordinate and maintain Civil 3D models (surfaces corridors profiles grading road alignments utilities) to the required LOD and data quality.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (designers engineers project managers contractors client representatives) to ensure timely and accurate model updates and information flow.
- Oversee clash detection model coordination and issue resolution for civil infrastructure elements working closely with design and site teams.
- Ensure that shop drawings and as-built drawings are generated from coordinated BIM models in line with project standards.
- Support project planning phasing and constructability reviews through model-based coordination and reporting as required.
- Provide guidance mentoring and technical support to BIM/CAD staff working on the projects infrastructure scope.
- Prepare and participate in client and stakeholder reviews including technical presentations and model walk-throughs where needed.
Requirements
Candidate profile
Experience & technical skills
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in civil/infrastructure design and BIM including substantial hands-on experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Proven track record as a BIM Manager or senior BIM lead on large infrastructure projects (e.g. highways major roads platforms airside/landsides utilities).
- Deep understanding of Civil 3D workflows for grading roads and civil infrastructure (surfaces corridors earthworks profiles alignment design utilities).
- Strong knowledge of BIM standards execution planning LOD requirements and model coordination processes.
- Familiarity with industry-standard collaboration and coordination tools (e.g. Navisworks CDE platforms) is an advantage.
- Airport project experience is a plus but not mandatory.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline is preferred.
Personal attributes
- Demonstrable passion for infrastructure and BIM with a strong desire to deliver high-quality coordinated digital outputs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to represent the BIM function confidently in client interviews and technical discussions.
- Collaborative mindset able to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
- Long-term orientation and commitment to seeing major projects through their full lifecycle.
Additional information
- This is a long-term role aligned with a multi-year airport infrastructure programme.
- Final selection will be subject to a rigorous client interview and technical evaluation.
Benefits
Competitive Renumeration Package
Required Skills:
Civil 3D BIM Management Grading Roads Infrastructure BIM Standards BEP Development Model Coordination Clash Detection Navisworks Earthworks Corridors Alignments Utilities CAD Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Airport Projects ISO 19650 Revit (optional)
Key Skills IT Experience,Project Management Methodology,Data Center Experience,LAN,Cloud Infrastructure,Computer Networking,Visio,ITIL,Project Management,SAN,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1