Imran Sarguru, Interface & BIM Manager

Imran Sarguru

Interface & BIM Manager

BK Gulf LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
31 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :31 years, 6 Months

Interface & BIM Manager at BK Gulf LLC
  • Saudi Arabia
  • My current job since September 2022

Projects:
• Red Sea Projects, Shura Island
• Golf Club House
• Gulf Villas & Ancillary Buildings

Responsibilities:
BIM Manager

• Develop and implement BIM strategies aligned with project goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define BIM standards, protocols, and workflows.
• Create a roadmap for BIM adoption and integration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Set up BIM software and tools for project teams.
• Ensure proper data exchange and interoperability between different BIM platforms.
• Monitor project progress and adherence to BIM guidelines.
• Facilitate collaboration among architects, engineers, contractors, and other team members.
• Oversee clash detection processes using BIM models.
• Resolve clashes and conflicts by coordinating with relevant parties.
• Ensure that BIM models are accurate, up-to-date, and reflect the latest design changes.
• Review BIM models for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks to maintain data integrity.
• Verify that BIM deliverables meet project requirements.
• Train project team members on BIM tools, workflows, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot BIM-related issues.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Act as a liaison between different project disciplines.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing among team members.
• Promote BIM collaboration across disciplines and organizations.
• Manage BIM data, including file organization, version control, and access permissions.
• Integrate BIM data with other project management systems (e.g., document management, scheduling).
• Develop and maintain BIM standards, templates, and libraries.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 19650, COBie).

Interface Manager

• Identify and manage interfaces between different project components, systems, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration among design, engineering, construction, and operational teams.
• Ensure seamless information flow and alignment between interfaces.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., contractors, suppliers, regulatory bodies).
• Understand their requirements, expectations, and concerns related to project interfaces.
• Foster positive relationships and address any conflicts or challenges.
• Develop and maintain interface management plans, procedures, and guidelines.
• Document interface requirements, dependencies, and constraints.
• Communicate effectively with all relevant parties to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Identify potential risks associated with interfaces (e.g., clashes, delays, miscommunication).
• Mitigate risks by proactively addressing interface issues.
• Monitor and assess risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Handle changes to project interfaces due to design modifications, scope adjustments, or unforeseen circumstances.
• Evaluate the impact of changes on other interfaces and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that interface deliverables meet quality standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to verify compliance.
• Address any deviations promptly.
• Coordinate integration testing for interfaces.
• Verify that systems, components, and processes work seamlessly together.
• Resolve any issues identified during testing.
• Monitor interface performance metrics (e.g., efficiency, effectiveness, reliability).
• Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Continuously improve interface management processes.
• Capture lessons learned from previous projects.
• Apply best practices and continuous improvement strategies.
• Share knowledge with the project team.
• Provide regular updates on interface status, progress, and challenges.
• Maintain accurate records of interface-related decisions, approvals, and actions.

Interface & BIM Manager at Zam Contracting
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2015 to June 2022

• Radisson Blu Hotel, Mumbai
• International Hotel, Mumbai
• 3 + G+25 Residential Towers, Mumbai
• G+17 Residential Building, Thane

Interface & BIM Senior Coordinator at Doha Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2009 to February 2015

• City Center Mall, Doha
• Royal Plaza Mall, Doha
• Palace for HH Jassem Al Thani, Doha
• Qatar Airways Staff Accommodation - 10 Towers: B+G+Podium+25 floors, Doha

Project Coordinator at United Engineering Construction (UNEC) LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2005 to December 2008

• Marina Scape Tower, Dubai
• 5 + G+15 Residential Buildings, Sports City, Dubai
• The Views - Residential Tower, Arno Dubai

Engineering Manager at Wahan Engineering & Electromechanical Co.
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • June 2001 to October 2004

• UPTOWN Midriff Mall, Sharjah
• The Gardens Shopping Mall, Sharjah

Planning Engineer at Al Shirawi Group of Companies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 1998 to January 2001

• Mall of Emirates, Dubai
• International City, Dubai
• Al Tayer Car Showroom, Dubai
• Dubai Marina Villas, Dubai

Coordinator at Voltas International (Tata Group)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 1991 to December 1997

• Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
• Central Hospital, Abu Dhabi
• Central Gold Souk & Vegetable Market, Al Ain
• 3 x 5-star Hotels, Uzbekistan

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Apex Institute of Technology
  • January 2005

Specialties & Skills

Stakeholder Relations
Technical Support
Project Documentation
Project Management
BIM Management
MEP Design
Teamwork and Leadership
Subcontractor Management
Interface Management
Project Planning and Scheduling

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Marathi
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Revit & BIM, BIM 360, Navisworks, AutoCAD (Training)
Training Institute:
Autodesk, Mumbai, India
SAP/R3 Production Planning Module (Training)
Training Institute:
NIIT, Dubai, UAE
Masters in Primavera P6 (Training)
Training Institute:
Autdesk Institute, Mumbai, India