Summary
Parsons is hiring a BIM Coordinator – MEP in Riyadh to review external consultants’ and contractors’ MEP models, validate asset information, and coordinate interfaces across disciplines. The role leads coordination workshops, manages clash detection and model quality checks, and monitors compliance with project BIM requirements and ISO 19650. Applicants need a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree and 12–15 years of BIM management experience, including at least 10 years on high-end luxury building projects.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented BIM Coordinator – MEP to join our team! The BIM Coordinator – MEP Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and overseeing all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Firefighting (MEP/FF) components of the models delivered by external design consultants and contractors. Operating in strict alignment with client requirements and the PMC BIM Management Plan, this role ensures seamless cross-discipline collaboration across all asset packages—specifically managing the intricate technical interfaces where MEP systems connect with architectural, structural, and civil infrastructure layouts—to uphold the high-quality technical standards, delivery timelines, and project specifications required across the masterplan.
What You'll Be Doing:
- MEP Technical Review & Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
MEP Model Deliverable Review: Audit incoming MEP BIM models submitted by external consultants and contractors to verify compliance with the client Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) and the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP). - Information & Asset Data Validation: Review and validate MEP asset metadata, equipment parameter completeness, and Level of Information Need (LOIN) to guarantee data integrity for future Asset Management handovers (AIM).
- Compliance Reporting: Track and document the design/modeling progress of all appointed MEP supply chain parties, escalating non-compliance issues or data gaps directly to the PMC BIM Manager.
• Ensure that the MEP models align with luxury design standards, integrating high-end materials, finishes, and bespoke elements.
• Collaborate with other BIM specialists (architectural and structural/civil) to ensure a fully coordinated building model that addresses luxury project specifications. - Cross-Asset Coordination & Interface Management: Facilitate coordination between architecture, structure, MEP, civil, and interior design teams, ensuring that all building elements are harmonized.
- Lead Coordination Meetings: Chair and lead multi-party BIM coordination workshops, driving accountability among MEP design consultants and contractors to resolve spatial and asset interfaces.
• Attend regular coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to review design progress and resolve any model conflicts.
• Ensure that the building model is aligned with the aesthetic goals of the client and complies with luxury design expectations.
Clash Detection & Resolution:
• Conduct clash detection using Navisworks or similar software, identifying and resolving conflicts between various building systems.
• Proactively address design issues and provide BIM-based solutions to avoid construction delays and maintain high-quality outcomes.
Quality Control & Compliance:
• Implement BIM quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the building models.
• Ensure that the design meets high-end luxury standards while adhering to the PMC’s quality management protocols.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with BIM execution plans and industry standards (e.g., ISO 19650).
Risk Management & Problem Solving:
• Identify potential design risks or constructability issues early in the project lifecycle, particularly in relation to luxury-specific design features.
• Work closely with the project management team to mitigate risks through model adjustments and informed decision-making.
Training & Development:
• Provide training and technical support to project teams, ensuring that all stakeholders understand and utilize BIM processes effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest BIM technologies, tools, and workflows, incorporating new innovations relevant to luxury building projects. - BIM Software & Technical Tool EcosystemThe candidate must possess strong proficiency and direct experience reviewing, navigating, and auditing models within the following toolsets:
- MEP & Buildings Modeling and Coordination: Autodesk Revit (Advanced MEP modeling, systems allocation, and lookup tables), Navisworks Manage for model coordination and clash coordination and other BIM-related software.
- Infrastructure Utilities: Autodesk Civil 3D is mandatory, Bentley OpenRoads (for reviewing wet/dry infrastructure interfaces)
- Review & Clash Detection: Autodesk Navisworks Manage (Advanced use of Clash Detective, Search Sets, and Appearance Profiler) and/or Solibri Model Checker
- Collaboration & Issue Tracking: ACC/Forma Model Coordination Revizto, BIMtrack or any similar collaboration tool
What required skills you'll bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical engineering or related field.
Minimum 12-15 years of experience in BIM management, with at least 10 years working on high-end luxury building projects in the construction industry. including a minimum of 2 years working within a PMC, Client, or Lead Consultant role on mega-projects / master-planned developments with a heavy emphasis on complex MEP coordination.
Highly organized with commanding communication skills. Ability to lead technical alignment workshops and confidently enforce compliance with international Tier-1 consultants and contractors. Framework Standards: Strong practical knowledge of the ISO 19650 framework and information management delivery cycles.
What desired skills you'll bring:
Certification in BIM management or Autodesk Revit (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional).
Experience in PMC environments, working on large-scale luxury residential or hospitality projects.
Knowledge of sustainable building practices and integration of green technologies, tools and workflows, incorporating new innovations relevant to luxury building projects.
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