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Project Manager

Canonical BIMei content·Published·🇧🇷BRAMarket·Updated 22/04/2026 by BIM Excellence Initiative / BIM Forum Brazil
Plans and oversees project delivery using BIM-enabled coordination, control, and reporting workflows.
Responsible for end-to-end project planning, coordination, and control on BIM-enabled projects — from setup and delivery team mobilisation to milestone reporting and close-out.
▸Technical details
DR-PM-001·1.0.0
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  • discipline Project Management
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    What this role does

    The action statements this role is expected to perform.

    • Coordinate model-based collaboration activities between project participants.A1
    • Explain core BIM concepts, terms, and principles relevant to the role.C1
    • Use BIM tools to produce structured digital outputs relevant to the role.C1
    • Negotiate Data Exchange Protocols with other Project Participants at/before the start of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
    • Understand the business benefits of using BIM tools and workflowsNot yet classified
    • Generate BIModels using pre-defined Modelling Standards and protocolsA1
  1. Act as a BIM Facilitator during the delivery of Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
  2. Identify the business risks from using BIM tools and workflowsE2
  3. Use BIM Software Tools to generate accurate Error-Free ModelsA1
  4. Establish the processes and procedures to be used by Project Participants within Common Data EnvironmentE2
  5. Define the use of proprietary and/or non-proprietary file formats / Data Models (e.g. Industry Foundation Classes)A6
  6. Generate high-quality IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) model files from proprietary BIM Software ToolsA1
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    • Use BIModels for Code Checking & ValidationA1
    • Establish a set of Naming Protocols covering models, components, parameters, details, etc.E2
    • Form work teams that are competent in managing BIModelsA1
    • Use BIM Software Tools on active projectsA1
    • Use a Content Management System or a Document Management Systems to manage information storage and sharingA1
    • Develop documented procedures for Information Flows during Collaborative BIM ProjectsA1
    • Operate within a Common Data EnvironmentA1
    • Use Graphical Algorithm Editors similar to Dynamo or GrasshopperA1
    • Define the BIM Goals and BIM Objectives to be achieved by using BIM on a projectA6
    • Identify the BIM Software Tools that are experienced inE2
    • Identify Model Uses for Planning and DesigningE2
    • Use Software Extensions that further extend the functionalities of BIM Software ToolsA1
    • Use BIModels for Construction PlanningA1
    • Identify Model Uses for Simulating and QuantifyingE2
    • Manage projects where BIM Workflows are used and Model-based Deliverables are specifiedA1
    • Use BIModels for Quantity Take-offA1
    • Identify Model Uses for Capturing and RepresentingE2
    • Use Model Progression Specifications or a similar system to manage the Level of Development within BIModelsA1
    • Align BIM Goals with an organisation's overall Business VisionA1
    • Identify the Classification Systems used on projectsE2
    • Use BIModels for Construction LogisticsA1
    • Manage teams involved in the delivery of BIM ProjectsA1
    • Use BIModels for Cost EstimationA1
    • Use BIModels for Constructability AnalysisA1
    • Generate BIM Management Plans for an organisationA1
    • Determine project costs based on BIM Deliverables rather than on the number of 2D Drawings requiredE4
    • Use BIModels for Site AnalysisA1
    • Develop a list of activities and tasks necessary to initiate, conduct and review BIM ProjectsA1
    • Document lessons learned, recommendations or best practices from completed BIM ProjectsA1
    • Organise models, documents, project information, cost information and specifications according to standardised Classification Systems (e.g. Uniclass, NRM and CESMM)A1
    • Use BIModels for Construction Operation AnalysisA1
    • Establish the project’s information requirementsE2
    • Assess and measure the BIM readiness, capability and performance using standardized metricsE4
    • Use BIModels for Site Set-outsA1
    • Establish the project’s information delivery milestonesE2
    • Review and accept the Information ModelE4
    • Use BIModels for Lean Process AnalysisA1
    • Identify the resources and BIM Requirements necessary for each BIM ProjectE2
    • Check Project Information Models for compliance with information production methods and proceduresE6
    • Apply metrics to monitor the progress (or lack of progress) of BIM ImplementationA1
    • Deliver a project according to Employer’s Information RequirementsA1
    • Establish tender response requirements and evaluation criteriaE2

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    • Parametric ModellingmodelMU1000
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