Design & Techniques

The BIM manager sets up the BIM (Building Information Modelling) process in order to inform the design and build of a structure by simulating its behaviour throughout its life cycle. He/she uses the building information model as a tool for communication and collaboration between all those involved in the project.

BIM policy and standards

• Defines and implements the BIM policy and processes
• Recommends suitable BIM tools
• Ensures that BIM procedures and standards are followed

Technical support

• Provides software and hardware technical support (library reconfiguration, plug-ins, environments, hardware, licences, etc.)
• Trains and supports project teams in the use of BIM
• Produces or oversees the production of project outlines in all phases
• Detects issues with compiled models (i.e. design inconsistencies)
• Writes reports on software bugs and problems encountered

Coordination of the BIM process

• Coordinates all those involved in the BIM process in all phases (design, build, operation and maintenance)
• Establishes and tracks performance indicators to ensure that the entire BIM process is executed as planned
• Leads project coordination meetings
• Monitors and manages project updates using a collaborative platform

Technology watch

• Technology watch

Conditions d’exercice spécifiques : Est amené à se déplacer

The costing officer costs construction projects so that the company can bid for contracts from public or private customers.

Design

• Project environment analysis (technical and regulatory aspects: soil analysis, network size, etc.)
• Assesses risks and recommends alternative solutions as required

Project costing

• Reviews tender documentation or the customer’s request
• Analyses drawings and surveys and reviews these for technical and regulatory compliance
• Prepares and drafts technical documentation (technical memorandum/notice, schedule, etc.)
• Calculates the cost of a project
• Helps select suppliers and subcontractor
• May be involved in service and price negotiations

Prospecting

• Helps reach out to fast-growing markets and determine their degree of interest

Liaison

• Maintains an ongoing working relationship with various company departments throughout the project (sales, operations, legal affairs, etc.)

The draughtsperson/designer translates the chosen technical and architectural solutions into 2D or 3D structural drawings, working in accordance with applicable regulations and agreed lead times and budgets.

Design and surveying

• Produces quantity surveys of future structures based on drawings
• Designs appropriately sized service networks (roads, smoke extraction systems, etc.)
• Identifies issues and recommends solutions that meet the customer’s expectations
• Considers working methods that fit site-specific constraints in conjunction with the works supervisor

Development of working drawings

• Uses software to produce various drawings and models
• Incorporates figures from design studies and surveys
• Estimates materials requirements

Site monitoring and work completion

• Updates drawings to reflect on-site changes
• Provides technical support to the works supervisor
• Monitors and approves fit-out drawings and product data sheets
• Updates location drawings to include product references
• Prepares an as-built drawing (showing the work completed)

The surveyor/topographer conducts surveys that serve as the basis for a plan and an accurate map showing all details of a plot of land.

Contributes to producing surveys

• Reviews topographic documents contained in the contract documentation (plan, etc.)
• Visits the site to determine the actual configuration of the land and the soil conditions
• Conducts a ground survey (data collection)
• Prepares working drawings by determining the quantities of materials required for completion of the project

Site layout and monitoring

• Designs the site layout, identifying all optimisation opportunities (in terms of size, connections, profiles, etc.)
• Carries out the site inspection with the foreman, identifying all points of concern or interest based on the site layout plan
• Updates working drawings to reflect the progress of work at the site

Worksite completion

• Prepares the as-built drawing, working in conjunction with the operational teams

Special working arrangements: This role involves travel

The technical design officer optimises the technical and financial aspects of project execution. He/she is involved in monitoring the technical, risk-related, cost-related and regulatory aspects of the project and in ensuring their reliability.

Studies

• Identifies the technical risks inherent in the project and the site constraints (geotechnics, pollution, etc.)
• Participates in the feasibility study and in project scheduling
• Contributes to project costing
• Carries out technology and regulatory watch in order to advise and support operational teams accordingly
• Produces project-related graphics and visuals (drawings, blueprints, 3D models, videos and/or virtual models)

Building permit filing/Design

• Prepares and negotiates engineering consultant contracts in line with the budget
• Supervises design studies
• Produces the technical documentation required to launch consultation phases
• Helps the teams obtain and update building permits

Advising operational teams

• Helps the operational teams select service providers

Special working arrangements: This role involves travel