Technical Team Lead Architect

Technical Team Lead Architect

Key Responsibilities

- Develop & implement BIM strategies

Create and oversee project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEP), aligned with ISO 19650 and UAE

regulations (e.g., Dubai Municipality Circulars).

- Standards, workflows & CDE oversight

Establish firm-wide BIM standards, templates, content libraries, and manage Common Data

Environments (CDE) ensuring data integrity.

- Model coordination & quality control

Lead clash detection, federate models (architectural, structural, MEP), perform QA/QC audits, and

supervise submission milestones.

- Production support & handover

Ensure models are ahead of site activities, manage 2D/3D deliverables, and facilitate data

handover for facilities management.

- Team leadership & training

Mentor BIM Leads/Coordinators, conduct workshops, liaise across multidisciplinary teams, and

train stakeholders on BIM tools and best practices.

- Process optimization & innovation

Identify areas for automation (e.g., Dynamo, Python), streamline workflows, and introduce

innovative BIM solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Experience: 1012+ years in BIM roles (Coordinator to Manager), with 35 years in leadership

positions in the UAE region.

Technical proficiency: Advanced use of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM 360/

ACC/CDE platforms; experience with BEP, EIR, MIDP, COBie.

Leadership & communication: Strong mentoring, stakeholder coordination, and presentation

skills; fluency in English, Arabic preferred for some roles.

Compliance knowledge: Strong understanding of building codes, design principles, and UAE

authority requirements, Experience in large-scale residential, commercial, or hospitality projects.

Problem-solving & QA mindset: Attention to detail and ability to resolve coordination, model

integrity, and compliance issues.

Typical Reporting & Interactions

Reports to: Design Director, or Engineering Lead

Interacts with: BIM team, architects, engineers, contractors, clients, IT teams, and CDE

administrators.