About this role
Role Purpose
The BIM Electrical Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing the electrical BIM team to ensure the accurate development, coordination, review, and delivery of electrical BIM models and construction drawings across assigned projects.
The role involves supervising electrical BIM engineers and modelers, ensuring compliance with project specifications, electrical design requirements, BIM standards, and construction requirements. The position also ensures effective coordination with mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines to deliver fully coordinated and construction-ready BIM models.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead, supervise, and manage the electrical BIM team, including BIM Engineers and BIM Modelers.
- Distribute tasks and responsibilities among team members according to project priorities and deadlines.
- Monitor team productivity, performance, and deliverable quality.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to team members.
- Coordinate with the BIM Manager and Engineering Manager regarding manpower allocation and project requirements.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
- Conduct internal model and drawing reviews before submission.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of electrical BIM models using Autodesk Revit MEP.
- Ensure accurate modeling of electrical systems, including:
- Power distribution systems.
- Lighting and lighting control systems.
- Cable trays, trunking, and conduits.
- Low-current and ELV systems.
- Fire alarm systems.
- Earthing and lightning protection systems.
- Electrical equipment and distribution panels.
- Ensure models comply with approved electrical design drawings and project specifications.
- Review electrical BIM models for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and technical compliance.
- Ensure proper modeling of equipment, cable routing, elevations, clearances, and installation requirements.
- Maintain proper model organization, naming conventions, parameters, and Level of Development (LOD) requirements.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 6-8 years of experience in electrical engineering and BIM.
- Strong knowledge of electrical building services and construction methodologies.
- Extensive experience in electrical BIM modeling and shop drawing production.
- Experience in multidisciplinary BIM coordination and clash detection.
- Good understanding of electrical installation practices and construction requirements.
- Experience in commercial, residential, administrative, hospitality, and large-scale construction projects.
- Ability to review electrical design drawings, specifications, and technical documents.