Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled BIM Lead (Owners Representative) to oversee and implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes on large-scale, high-complexity projects, such as data centers. Acting on behalf of the Owner, this role serves as a strategic bridge between design, construction, and operations stakeholders to ensure technical excellence, process compliance, and value delivery throughout the BIM lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
BIM/VDC Leadership & Strategy:
- Serve as the Owner&aposs BIM/VDC leader, driving full-lifecycle BIM adoption and ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
- Guide internal and external teams on BIM/VDC best practices, workflows, and deliverables.
- Identify gaps in execution, propose enhancements, and drive updates to BIM standards and documentation.
Platform & Project Model Management:
- Administer Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)/BIM360, including user access, model organization, and permissions.
- Lead project model setup and coordination across teams, ensuring seamless transition from design to construction phases.
Execution Oversight & Governance:
- Review and approve AE and GC BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) for compliance with Owner requirements.
- Monitor clash detection, federated model coordination, 4D scheduling, and quantity take-offs (QTO).
- Provide QA/QC reviews at all major project milestones, flagging deviations and ensuring correction.
Cross-Stakeholder Coordination:
- Act as primary BIM contact for AE, GC, consultants, and Owner teams.
- Support stakeholder onboarding, BIM meetings, issue resolution, and redline coordination.
- Ensure all teams are aligned with BIM/VDC timelines, deliverables, and standards.
Construction & Closeout Integration:
- Assist with reality capture workflows (LiDAR, drones) and incorporate data into the BIM environment.
- Collaborate with Data Center Operations (DCOps) for CMMS integration and asset validation.
- Facilitate delivery and approval of record models, shop drawings, and cluster fit-out documentation.
Deliverables Include (but not limited to):
- BIM Execution Plan (BEP) review reports
- QA/QC checklists and model validation reports
- Clash detection and compliance reports
- AEC vendor BIM assessments and reviews
- Monthly status reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence logs
- Post-mortems, custom scripts, and process improvement documentation
- Data input for business intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting
- Model change/revision logs and version control records
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in BIM/VDC management, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or data center projects
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, Revit, Navisworks, and model-based coordination
- Strong understanding of BIM standards, model transition workflows, and 4D/5D scheduling integration
- Experience acting as an Owners Representative or client-side BIM lead preferred
- Familiarity with reality capture tools (e.g., LiDAR, drone-based scanning) and their integration into BIM models
- Knowledge of CMMS integration and facility operations requirements
- Ability to write, review, and update BIM Execution Plans and BIM standards
- Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
- Experience with scripting (Dynamo, Python) is a plus
