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BIM Engineers

Descriptions & Duties

  • BIM Engineers plan, design, and supervise Building Information Modelling (BIM) , identify and resolve BIM technology implementation issues and problems, and assure quality deliverables of the related construction projects.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Construction project management knowledge and skills involving Building Information Modelling (BIM)

To assist BIM Managers to lead BIM engineering construction projects, BIM Engineers must implement and manage project progress from start to finish. They must coordinate effectively with different professionals, clients and subordinates and have to make choices to ensure that the projects are well completed on time and within budget.

Professional knowledge and skills in Building Information Modelling (BIM)

BIM Engineers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in BIM to solve issues and problems at work.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Normally have a bachelor's degree in construction, surveying, engineering, architecture or landscape architecture.  Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.

Experience

  • at least 2 years of BIM working experience includes planning, designing, administrating and operating of BIM projects

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $30,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$100,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • BIM Engineers usually work in offices, where they meet with clients and BIM project teams.

Tools

  • Computers with building information modelling software

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