BIM Management: Careers

Prepare yourself for a career in the fast-growing field of building information modeling (BIM).

Introduction

• Planning a career in BIM management

1. Basics

• An introduction to BIM
• The dimensions of BIM
• Can BIM management be a career?
• Who requires BIM management?

2. Education

• Where do BIM managers come from?
• A college degree in BIM management
• Certificate programs
• Industry degrees
• Nontraditional educational backgrounds
• Software training

3. Organizational Roles

• Establishing a career plan
• CAD manager
• BIM coordinator
• BIM manager
• VDC coordinator
• VDC manager
• BIM/VDC director

4. Office Environment

• Understanding your fit in an organization
• Overview of your financial impact
• Is BIM management actual management?

5. Required Skills

• Software
• People
• Time management
• Requirements
• BIM Execution Plan

6. Resources and Support Systems

• Professional organizations
• Online forums
• User groups
• Social media
• Books

7. CV/Resume

• The value of self-promotion
• Cover letter
• Resume organization
• Resume tips
• Portfolio
• LinkedIn
• Online presence

Conclusion

• Next steps