Somya Goswami

BIM Manager with 4.5 years of progressive experience leading multidisciplinary BIM teams across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Currently managing concurrent BIM portfolios for AMANA (Dubai), with proven expertise in implementing ISO 19650- compliant BIM processes, establishing federated model coordination frameworks, and delivering cloud-based collaboration solutions using Autodesk ACC. Experienced in developing BIM Execution Plans (BEP), leading cross-functional coordination meetings, and training project teams on BIM standards and workflows. Strong track record of delivering complex projects including luxury resorts for Red Sea Global and high-profile warehouse/industrial facilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Architecture from Poornima University, Jaipur, India (2021)
BIM Lead
Current
  • Develop, implement, and manage BIM Execution Plan (BEP) from project inception through handover, ensuring ISO 19650 compliance across all disciplines
  • Establish BIM documentation framework, including templates, standards, and naming conventions aligned with EIR and AIR requirements
  • Prepare comprehensive BIM submission packages for all LOD stages in accordance with Employer's Information Requirements and Asset Information Requirements
  • Set up and maintain centralized model coordination system, managing coordinate systems, model segregation strategy, and version control across Architecture, Structure, MEP disciplines
  • Conduct federated model coordination and quality assurance reviews, implementing QAQC checklists to ensure BIM deliverable compliance
  • Implement cloud-based issue management system using Autodesk ACC, establishing workflows for 10+ project stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through R&D of custom BIM workflows to optimize project delivery timelines
  • Facilitate comprehensive BIM sessions covering transmittal procedures, model reviews, and issue management protocols with subcontractors and external parties
  • Lead technical training and capability development for project team members across departments on BIM workflows, ACC platform usage, and coordination protocols
  • Chair weekly BIM coordination meetings with multidisciplinary stakeholders, tracking model status, resolving coordination issues, and ensuring adherence to project milestones
  • Manage live model status tracking and validation using Cupix platform for as-built verification
  • Perform advanced clash detection using Model Coordination views in ACC, generating clash reports and facilitating resolution with design teams
  • Manage design visualization and approval processes, creating renderings for exterior colour approvals and stakeholder presentations
RevitNavisworksACCAutoCADPlantArchitectureStructureElectricalPlumbingACMV
Warehouse in RAK Economy Zone (RAKEZ), UAE
BIM Lead
Current
  • Set up and manage project BIM infrastructure from inception, establishing coordinate system in accordance with affected plan requirements
  • Implement model segregation strategy across all disciplines to ensure organized federated model structure
  • Establish base URS model monitoring system to track model evolution and compliance throughout project lifecycle
  • Develop BIM documentation framework, including templates, standards, and requirements aligned with ISO 19650 compliance protocols
  • Prepare comprehensive BIM submission packages for all LOD stages in accordance with Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) and Asset Information Requirements (AIR)
  • Conduct federated model coordination and quality assurance reviews, implementing QAQC checklists to ensure BIM deliverable compliance
  • Administer and manage cloud-based issue tracking system through Autodesk ACC, establishing collaborative workflows across project stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement through R&D of custom BIM solutions to reduce delivery timelines and improve workflow efficiency
  • Facilitate comprehensive BIM training sessions for subcontractors, internal team members, and external parties on project-specific standards and workflows
  • Lead technical training and capability development for team members across departments on BIM protocols and ACC platform functionality
  • Chair weekly BIM coordination meetings with multidisciplinary teams, managing model reviews, issue resolution, and milestone tracking
RevitNavisworksACCAutoCADPlantArchitectureStructureElectricalPlumbingACMV
Warehouse Almarkaz, Abu Dhabi, UAE
BIM Lead
Current
  • Establish project BIM infrastructure from initial phase, managing coordinate system setup and validation in accordance with approved coordinate plan requirements
  • Implement comprehensive model segregation strategy across all disciplines, ensuring organized federated model structure for multidisciplinary coordination
  • Set up base URS model monitoring system to track model updates, validate discipline coordination, and ensure model integrity throughout project lifecycle
  • Develop and maintain BIM documentation framework, including templates, standards, and naming conventions in full compliance with ISO 19650 protocols
  • Manage federated model coordination across Architecture, Structure, and MEP disciplines, implementing comprehensive QA/QC procedures to ensure BIM deliverable compliance
  • Administer cloud-based issue management system through Autodesk ACC, establishing collaborative workflows and tracking mechanisms for project stakeholders
  • Lead BIM research and development initiatives to identify and implement workflow optimizations that improve delivery efficiency and reduce coordination timelines
  • Provide technical support and deliver comprehensive BIM training to team members across all departments on project standards, ACC platform functionality, and coordination protocols
  • Chair weekly BIM coordination meetings with multidisciplinary stakeholders, managing agenda items, tracking action items, and ensuring alignment with project milestones
RevitNavisworksACCAutoCADPlantArchitectureStructureElectricalPlumbingACMV
AWR Auto Showroom, UAE
BIM Architect
Aug 2021 - Dec 2024
  • Performed model segregation and scope demarcation
  • Developed LOD 400 models from design models
  • Detailed material and finish specifications including flooring, walls, and ceiling systems
  • Created block wall lining with curtain wall setting out plan and block wall section details
  • Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) in 3D model to ensure proper routing and functionality
  • Performed clash detection and generated clash reports
  • Generated construction documentation including detailed drawings, sections, and elevations
  • Upgraded LOD 400 models for resort clusters and SPA areas
  • Implemented model upgrades including block wall lining, ceiling systems with supports, casework parametric families and flooring systems
  • Coordinated MEP integration with proper functionality and cutouts
  • Created ID drawings for kitchen, room typologies, toilet POD, corridors and lobbies
  • Managed RFI tracking system, documenting inputs and coordinating responses with design consultants and client representatives
  • Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination sessions with architectural, MEP, and structural teams, generating clash reports in Navisworks with viewpoints for client feedback
  • Conducted rigorous quality control reviews to ensure model accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project BIM standards
RevitNavisworksBIM 360AutoCADArchitectureElectricalPlumbingACMV
Shura Island, Al Wajh Lagoon, Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Coast
BIM Architect
Aug 2021 - Dec 2024
  • Created ID packages for unit typologies, toilet POD, corridor and entrance lobby
  • Updated models according to fitout cutsheets
  • Detailed material and finish specifications including flooring, walls, and ceiling systems
  • Created toilet pod type family with all fixtures and fit out works
  • Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) in 3D model to ensure proper routing and functionality
  • Generated construction documentation including GA plans, RCP, floor finish plans and wall coordination plans for unit typologies
  • Created typical detail drawings for kitchen detail, door detail, wardrobe details and toilet pods
  • Managed creation, organization, and maintenance of project BIM models
  • Facilitated BIM coordination meetings with PNC Archi team
  • Prepared construction documents sets and ensured delivery with quality checks
  • Designed ceiling according to provided shadow gap and clearances
  • Suggested locations for ceiling fixtures (sprinklers, smoke detectors, air grills, diffuser, lights) according to ceiling design
  • Coordinated wall MEP fixtures (thermostats, switches, intercom unit, door bells, sockets, gas detectors)
  • Monitored and enforced compliance with BIM standards and protocols throughout project lifecycle
  • Conducted rigorous quality control reviews on BIM models to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements
RevitNavisworksBIM 360AutoCADArchitectureElectricalPlumbingACMV
Wave Opulence, Sobha Hartland, Dubai
BIM Architect
Aug 2021 - Dec 2024
  • Performed model segregation and scope demarcation for medical wellness, integrative wellness and wellness village areas
  • Developed LOD 400 models from design models
  • Detailed material and finish specifications including flooring, walls, and ceiling systems
  • Created block wall lining with curtain wall setting out plan and block wall section details
  • Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) in 3D model to ensure proper routing and functionality
  • Performed clash detection and generated clash reports
  • Generated construction documentation including detailed drawings, sections, and elevations
  • Upgraded LOD 400 model for integrative family hotel
  • Implemented model upgrades including wall system, ceiling system, casework parametric family creation and flooring system
  • Coordinated MEP integration with proper functionality and cutouts
  • Created ID drawings for kitchen and room typologies
  • Managed RFI tracking system, documenting inputs and coordinating responses with design consultants and client representatives
  • Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination sessions with architectural, MEP, and structural teams, generating clash reports in Navisworks with viewpoints for client feedback
  • Conducted rigorous quality control reviews to ensure model accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project BIM standards
RevitNavisworksBIM 360AutoCADArchitectureElectricalPlumbingACMV
Amaala, Red Sea Global (Medical Wellness), Saudi Arabia
BIM Modeller
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
  • Developed LOD 400 drywall framing of coordinated stud layouts with structural elements and MEP penetration
  • Created shop drawings for drywall system with quantity take-offs and cutting lists
  • Coordinated model clashes with structure trade using Navisworks
  • Prepared BIM coordinated models for levels L-2 to L-7 including vertical studs, top track, bottom track, deflection track, header and jack studs for openings and connections
  • Generated shop drawings including stud layout plans, elevations, details of connections, terminations and cutting lists with QTO
  • Collaborated in review meetings with client stakeholders
RevitNavisworksBIM 360AutoCADArchitectureStructure
Evan's West Engineering & Kimpton Belleview Hotel, Denver, USA
BIM Modeller
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
  • Validated all inputs and drawings for model updates, raising RFI for any issues found
  • Developed comprehensive landscape BIM package including paver setting out, level and grading, signage, plantation, hardscape and softscape, furniture, lighting and fixtures, bollards and poles, kiosks, stairs and links, canopies packages and detail sheets
  • Coordinated with other trades and documented clash resolutions
  • Prepared BIM coordinated model for zones 1, 2 and 3
  • Developed Revit model from schematic design to detailed design
  • Created 2D shop drawings with floor pattern setting developed in AutoCAD, coordinated with expansion joints and site gradient
  • Implemented levels and grading with proposed finished surface levels through spot elevations
  • Modelled kiosks parametric family with detail drawings according to specification
  • Created stairs and links including modelling of staircases connecting levels, ramps and accessible pathways, handrails, tactile paving, and safety features
RevitBIM 360AutoCADArchitectureCivil
KAAR Masar Boulevard, Mecca, Saudi Arabia