The posting
Assistant BIMLead
Job Summary
The Assistant BIM Lead is responsible for supporting and coordinating Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes, standards, coordination, and deliverables for company projects. The role assists in the development, coordination, quality, and management of BIM models throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and statutory submissions through construction and as-built documentation.
The Assistant BIM Lead works closely with Directors, Project Managers, Project Engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, BIM Coordinators, and BIM Modelers to ensure that BIM information is accurate, coordinated, compliant, and delivered according to project requirements and schedules. The role also supports the BIM Lead in maintaining standards, improving BIM workflows, resolving multidisciplinary coordination issues, and developing the capabilities of BIM team members.
JobResponsibilities
BIM Managementand Strategy
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining BIM standards, procedures, workflows, templates, and project-specific requirements.
- Support the implementation of appropriate BIM modelling and coordination methodologies for each project.
- Ensure BIM processes align with contractual requirements, client requirements, internal procedures, and applicable industry standards.
- Support the development and implementation of BIM Execution Plans (BEP) where required.
- Continuously review BIM processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity, quality, and consistency.
BIM ModelCoordination
- Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM activities among architectural, structural, M&E, engineering, and construction teams.
- Review BIM models for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and coordination.
- Conduct and support clash detection using appropriate BIM coordination software.
- Identify design and coordination conflicts and work with relevant parties to achieve timely resolution.
- Monitor outstanding BIM issues and ensure agreed actions are properly implemented.
Drawing and Documentation Management
- Plan and supervise the production of submission drawings, construction drawings, shop drawings, coordinated drawings, and as-built documentation where applicable.
- Ensure drawings generated from BIM models are accurate and consistent with approved designs.
- Review drawings and models before submission or issuance for construction.
- Maintain proper model and drawing revision control throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Delivery
- Assist in developing BIM deliverable schedules in coordination with Project Managers and the project programme.
- Monitor BIM progress against agreed project milestones and deadlines.
- Identify BIM-related risks, delays, resource constraints, or coordination issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Provide BIM technical support throughout design, construction, testing/commissioning, and handover stages where applicable.
Team Leadership and Development
- Guide and supervise BIM Coordinators and BIM Modelers.
- Assist in allocating BIM modelling and coordination tasks according to project priorities and team capabilities.
- Review the performance and quality of work produced by BIM team members.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to improve BIM competencies.
- Promote consistent BIM practices and knowledge sharing across the team.
Quality Assurance and Control
- Support the implementation and maintenance of BIM quality-control procedures.
- Conduct regular model audits and reviews.
- Verify model accuracy, naming conventions, model structure, parameters, documentation, and information integrity.
- Ensure models and drawings comply with DLM Pte Ltd standards and relevant project requirements.
- Recommend corrective measures when quality or compliance issues are identified.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Participate in design, technical, BIM, and project coordination meetings.
- Communicate BIM requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams to obtain information required for BIM development.
- Present BIM coordination issues clearly and facilitate practical solutions between relevant disciplines.
Technology and BIM Development
- Stay current with developments in BIM software, digital construction technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
- Support the evaluation and recommendation of appropriate BIM tools, software, workflows, and automation opportunities.
- Develop and maintain BIM libraries, templates, families, standards, and reusable project resources where applicable.
- Support company continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives relating to design and construction.
Compliance
- Ensure BIM models, drawings, and related deliverables comply with applicable project specifications, contractual requirements, client standards, and statutory/regulatory requirements.
- Maintain appropriate BIM documentation and records for project audits and handover.
- Support statutory and authority submissions where BIM deliverables are required.
Job Requirements / Skills-First Criteria
- Typically, 5 years of relevant BIM, design, engineering, or construction experience, with demonstrated capability in BIM coordination and team supervision.
- Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Building Services, BIM, or equivalent relevant qualification; equivalent demonstrated competency and relevant experience may be considered.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
- Good working knowledge of Navisworks or equivalent clash-detection and BIM coordination software.
- Experience in multidisciplinary BIM coordination.
- Strong understanding of BIM standards, workflows, model management, and quality-control procedures.
- Experience preparing and reviewing construction, coordination, submission, and as-built drawings/models.
- Good understanding of construction methodology and project delivery processes.
- Good leadership and team coordination capabilities.
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify and resolve model and design conflicts.
- Ability to plan BIM resources and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- High attention to detail and commitment to drawing/model accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Project Engineers, consultants, contractors, and site teams.
- Able to guide a team while also working independently and productively under minimal supervision.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and keeping current with BIM and digital construction technologies.



