What is the role of a 'BIM Manager'?

What is the role of a 'BIM Manager'? Thoughts and comments would be appreciated. 

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  • Thoughts and comments on this would be appreciated.
  • It would be different for the firm and what level they are getting into.

    for my offices it has been a BIM Modeling expert. As beyond parts and families and just now Datagroup Catalogs. We don't care about the rest. And those that do will have to wait for our industry to catch up.

    Ustn since 1988
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    Eric D. Milberger
    Architect + Master Planner + BIM

    Senior  Master Planner NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center

    The Milberger Architectural Group, llc

  • I don't see it as a single role, rather distributed responsibility between the CAD Manager and Drafting Manager. Another more is just doubling up IMO.



  • In our BIM Manager Workshops we discuss the many roles of BIM Management and emphasize that, unlike CAD Management, there is usually not a single person that fulfills all those roles. 

    These roles include, but are not limited to:

    • Team Leader
      • Leads coordination meetings, team motivator, sets expectations, evaluates progress
    • Training Coordinator
      • Mentors less experienced users, coordinates or delivers training, defines Learning Paths for others
    • BIM Pit Manager
      • Sets schedule and logistics, runs QC, facilitates lessons learned, leads the workflow
    • Model/Data Manager
      • Makes sure standards are followed, QA/QC on submittals, coordinates 'corporate' BIM content and standards & configuration
    • Software Manager
      • Manages software installations, upgrades and corresponding hardware requirements.  Might manage configurations
    • PE/A & PM Advisor
      • Sets expectations and guidance for PE's, PA's & PM's, 
    • Visionary
    • Looks at how to better leverage software, look for added value for clients, etc.
    • Facilitator

    I hope this helps.

    Travis



  • Thank you to all who replied. Food for thought I think!
  • Duties and responsibilities for a 'BIM Manager' are still pretty fluid. You would do well to look at your contractual obligations. Most contracts include a BIM supplement or protocol and a BIM Execution Plan. The BIM manager's duties and obligations will flow in the first instance from there, IMO.

    Beware of novation appointments that requires all kinds of near impossible things like guaranteeing clash-free models etc.

  • I see two kinds of BIM Managers.  The owner-operator BIM Manager defining process and requirements and consultant firm BIM Managers that insure their product meets those needs.

    From the owner-operator perspective, BIM requirements can have a big effect a company's culture on how infrastructure information is collected, organized, and sustained so BM Managers must be a senior manager within the organization.  The BIM Manager is the processes' flag bearer and "convincer in chief" and must also have the authority to make business wide decisions and enforce them  

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  • I see two kinds of BIM Managers.  The owner-operator BIM Manager defining process and requirements and consultant firm BIM Managers that insure their product meets those needs.

    From the owner-operator perspective, BIM requirements can have a big effect a company's culture on how infrastructure information is collected, organized, and sustained so BM Managers must be a senior manager within the organization.  The BIM Manager is the processes' flag bearer and "convincer in chief" and must also have the authority to make business wide decisions and enforce them  

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