BIM Manager

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview
The role retains accountability for the implementation of BIM across all projects within a business unit (BU). The BIM manager is the primary point of contact for BIM in a BU and reports to the BU MD or Director of Operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Functionally lead the team of BIM coordinators, modellers, detailers and Information managers in the BU, develop real-time visibility of their day-to-day capacity, assess their capability and initiate training/mentoring as required.
• Review the scope off all incoming projects and lead completion of the preflight checklist at the price/plan and mobilisation stage of all projects.
• Provide project specific support to BIM coordinators and Information Managers, typically at the start of the project but also as required during the delivery stages.
• Support data integration initiatives to allow more objective project performance tracking via the BIM Data Platform and BIM Dashboard.
• Work closely with Project Executives to ensure projects are resourced with the right people in time to ensure efficient project BIM execution and resource utilisation.
• Co-develop and function as owner of the baseline workflows for the BU.
• Owner of the Zutari baseline LOIN and authoring templates for the BU.
• Manage BIM software use & selection within the BU to optimise token use.
• Lead innovation and experimentation with new BIM technologies within the BU.
• Act as lead BIM data custodian for the BU.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 – 10 years BIM management experience.
• Operam Information Management Professional accreditation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Advanced technical expertise relevant to the respective business unit.
• Advanced modelling, federation, and information management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and ISO 7817.
• Advanced Excell, SQL, Python & PowerBi skills advantageous.
• BIM, engineering, architecture, or construction management degree preferred.

Key interactions:

• Member of Zutari BIM leadership providing input into business strategy and process.
• Report to the Business unit MD and Zutari Head of Digital Operations on the health of BIM implementation within the business unit.
• Develop training and mentoring strategies with the people and talent team.
• Work closely with the QES lead to progress increasing conformance to ISO 19650.
• Work with the IT team to address technical challenges in relation to software/hardware.
• Coordinate all BU BIM interaction with Neilsoft and Conserve.
• Engage with clients and external stakeholders to clearly understand their requirements.
• Leverage network with other BU BIM Managers to avoid duplication of effort and increase standardisation of digital design and delivery activities.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.