BIM Coordinator

Job Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

We are seeking a highly skilled BIM Coordinator with a strong architectural background to join our team in the UAE. This role requires an independent, technically proficient professional who can apply excellent judgment to develop, manage, and coordinate Building Information Models (BIM) for a diverse portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in implementing BIM processes across the UAE offices, collaborating globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Building Information Models for design deliverables based on technical designs and sketches by utilizing advanced knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles.
• Implement BIM Execution Plans for each architecture and planning project Assist in the mentoring of trainee and junior BIM Model Authors , fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Manage project BIM models, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate modelling, documentation and design efforts within the architecture team and across multiple disciplines.
• Validate and manage project requirements related to BIM and digital deliverables.
• Establishing and maintaining a centralized platform (CDE) for collaborative data sharing. The CDE serves as a secure repository where all project stakeholders can access, contribute, and manage project-related information.
• Develop and refine BIM workflows in coordination with UAE offices and the global organization.
• Facilitating strategic BIM initiatives and cross-team communication.
• Establish and maintain a global network of BIM contacts within the wider GHD practice to support collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Advise management and staff on BIM advancements, tools, and best practices to continuously improve BIM capabilities and output quality.
• Coordinating with the Quality and Delivery Manager to ensure BIM processes align with project quality objectives.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent level of presentation and communication skills – both oral and written. Proven expertise in BIM coordination with technical proficiency in BIM LOD 300, with knowledge of 400 and 500.
• Strong understanding of architectural systems, planning techniques, and local building codes and regulations (UAE knowledge preferred).
• Team player, cooperative with other staff, including open sharing of information and knowledge.
• Ability to work without direct supervision on modelling and documentation processes and tasks.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and delegate tasks to staff in cooperation with the architecture and project management teams.
• Excellent judgement and decisiveness.
• Expertise in BIM clash detection workflows and prioritization to support seamless project delivery.
• Implementation of BIM Management systems across the organization in accordance with internal standards and ISO 19650.
• A degree or diploma in Architecture or a related field is required.
  
  

GHD wide we use the term Model Authors as it also includes designers editing models.

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At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.