BIM Team Leader

Role Purpose

The BIM Electrical Team Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating the electrical BIM team in developing, managing, and delivering accurate, coordinated, and high-quality electrical BIM models and construction documentation in accordance with project requirements, BIM execution plans, applicable codes, and company standards.

The role involves supervising BIM Electrical Engineers and Modelers, coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, resolving design and construction clashes, monitoring team performance, and ensuring timely delivery of all electrical BIM deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities

Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the BIM Electrical team.
Assign tasks, establish priorities, and monitor team productivity and deliverables.
Provide technical guidance, training, and support to BIM Electrical Engineers and Modelers.
Review team performance and ensure compliance with project schedules and quality standards.
Coordinate with the BIM Manager, Electrical Design Team, and Construction Team to resolve technical issues.
Lead the development and management of electrical BIM models using Autodesk Revit and related BIM software.
Oversee the modeling of electrical systems, including:
Power distribution and lighting systems.
Cable trays, trunking, and conduits.
Earthing and lightning protection systems.
Low-current systems, including fire alarm, data, CCTV, access control, and other ELV systems.
Electrical rooms, substations, switchgear, and associated equipment.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of BIM models, layouts, sections, details, and shop drawings.
Review electrical shop drawings, coordinated drawings, and installation details before submission.
Ensure that model information and drawings are suitable for construction and installation.
Coordinate electrical models with Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, Structural, and Architectural disciplines.
Lead clash detection activities using Autodesk Navisworks and other coordination tools.
Identify, track, assign, and resolve clashes and interface issues.
Participate in BIM coordination meetings and prepare clash reports and issue-tracking updates.
Ensure that electrical services are coordinated with ceiling spaces, shafts, plant rooms, risers, and other congested areas.
Follow up on coordination issues until closure and ensure that approved solutions are incorporated into the models.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

- 6-8 years of experience in electrical engineering and BIM modeling within the construction industry.

- At least 2–3 years of experience leading or supervising a BIM Electrical team.

- Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects, such as commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, or mixed-use developments.