BIM Manager – Civil Construction & Design

The role: key responsibilities

The BIM Manager is responsible for leading Building Information Modeling strategy, standards, implementation, and coordination across all civil engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects. He/She will ensure model accuracy, promote digital collaboration, and drive technology adoption across multidisciplinary design and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide BIM standards, workflows, and execution plans (BEPs).
• Lead BIM adoption and digital transformation initiatives across design and construction teams.
• Support business development by demonstrating BIM capabilities to clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement new BIM technologies, tools, and workflows.

• Oversee BIM execution on company`s ongoing projects.
• Lead model coordination (clash detection, constructability reviews, procedure standards, bill of quantities extraction, templates).
• Ensure that design disciplines (civil, structural, MEP, roads, networks) are aligned in model structure and workflows.
• Support project managers and design leads in planning BIM deliverables and schedules.
• Collaborate with contractors during preconstruction and construction phases for model-based planning.

• Maintain template libraries, object standards, classification systems, and naming conventions.
• Conduct model audits to ensure accuracy, LOD compliance, and data integrity.
• Ensure BIM deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and contractual obligations.

• Provide training, onboarding, and technical support for designers, drafters, engineers, and on-site teams.
• Build internal BIM guides, manuals, and best practices for internal design engineers and architects (Autodesk Revit Architecture and MEP).

• Manage software ecosystems such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, InfraWorks, BIM 360 / ACC, Bentley OpenRoads/OpenBridge, or Trimble systems.
• Develop workflows for model-based quantity takeoffs, 4D/5D planning, and field integration (GNSS, scanning, drones).
• Support integration with GIS, asset management, and digital twin platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of BIM/VDC experience in civil engineering Projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Civil 3D, Navisworks, Revit, InfraWorks, or Bentley/OpenRoads tools.
• Strong understanding of civil design processes, construction sequencing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience developing BIM standards and leading BIM on major projects.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

About OPTIM PM

OPTIM PROJECT MANAGEMENT is the leading General Design, Project, Cost and Construction Management company operating in Central, Southern and Eastern Europe, with the capabilities to deliver the most complex of projects in a wide range of sectors from concept through to completion.

The company was incorporated in July 2009 and brings refreshing new ideas to the construction market, combined with considerable professional experience. Our core team of Architects, Engineers, Commercial and Cost Managers have a number of years working with international project management companies and are well accustomed to working to the highest possible standards. Success in this business is all about people and we have retained some of the best in the region.

Optim Project Management has offices in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia.

Each construction sector presents unique challenges that require knowledge-based solutions with the flexibility to adapt to the specific Client needs. Optim Project Management team’s sectors of expertise include: Retail, Office, Industrial, Logistics, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical, Residential, Hospitality, Education, Culture, Sports & Leisure.