Senior BIM Coordinator

Overview

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Senior BIM Coordinator to join our construction team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• In this role, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for managing Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination across multiple projects.
• You will work collaboratively with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless model integration, clash detection, and resolution.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, strong project management capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of BIM documentation and coordination protocols.
• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive BIM models and coordinate all discipline-specific models (architectural, structural, MEP) to identify and resolve conflicts before construction
• Conduct clash detection analysis using industry-standard software and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for resolution
• Review of Contractor's submittals. Liaise with Client's BIM management.
• Establish and enforce BIM standards, protocols, and best practices across all project teams in alignment with ISO 19650 and Level of Development (LOD) specifications
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and construction teams to ensure BIM deliverables meet project requirements and timelines
• Prepare and manage BIM execution plans, including model organization, naming conventions, and data management procedures
• Coordinate with MEP contractors and subcontractors to ensure proper integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the overall project model
• Monitor model quality, accuracy, and compliance with project standards; provide feedback and training to team members as needed
• Generate 3D visualizations, construction sequencing models, and other BIM-derived outputs to support project planning and stakeholder communication
• Maintain detailed documentation of all coordination activities, decisions, and model revisions for project records
• Identify opportunities to optimize BIM processes and implement improvements to enhance project efficiency and reduce rework

Required Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience of which at least 8 years in similar position.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Navisworks, with demonstrated expertise in model creation, coordination, and clash detection
• Strong knowledge of BIM standards, protocols, and best practices, including ISO 19650 and LOD specifications
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and documentation requirements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ability to work with 2D and 3D drawings
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple models and coordinate diverse teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience coordinating MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems and resolving interdisciplinary conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dynamo or BIM scripting and automation
• Knowledge of 4D (time-based) and 5D (cost-based) BIM modeling
• Familiarity with cloud-based BIM collaboration platforms and project management tools
• Experience with construction sequencing and phasing analysis
• Previous experience working on projects in the Saudi Arabia construction market
• Certification in BIM coordination or related construction technology field