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Benjamin Nkyi

Benjamin Nkyi

Riyadh

Summary

Results-driven Senior BIM Manager with 19+ years of experience in architecture, BIM management, and digital construction. Adept at leading enterprise-level BIM/VDC strategies, standardizing workflows, and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance project efficiency. Strong track record in ISO 19650 compliance, BIM execution planning, and digital transformation across large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and hospitality projects. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive innovation in digital construction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

GIS & BIM Interface Manager

Mace Group
04.2024 - Current

Company Overview: Project: Diriyah Gate Company Ltd (DGI & DGII) - covering an area of 12.5 million sqm at an estimated cost of $64 billion

  • Spearheading BIM-GIS integration to enhance digital twin capabilities.
  • Developing and implementing Employment Information Requirements (EIR), Organisation Information Requirements (OIR), Asset Information Requirements (AIR) and BIM Management Plan (BMP) for use by Project Management Consultants (PMCs) and Lead Design Consultants.
  • Managing project and plot ID mapping, updating data visualization tools like Power BI and PMIS for executive reporting.
  • Standardizing BIM workflows and compliance measures in line with ISO 19650.
  • Advising clients and PMCs on best BIM practices, ensuring seamless project coordination through strategic implementation, leadership and stakeholder management practices.
  • Implemented automation and AI-driven BIM solutions, improving efficiency and reducing rework

Senior BIM Manager

Mace Group
11.2021 - 03.2024

Company Overview: Projects - 101 Moorgate Office Block, Stonecutter Court Office Block, 40 Leadenhall Street office blocks (all in Central London)

  • Directed BIM implementation strategy across large-scale office projects, ensuring adherence to ISO 19650.
  • Directing the BIM execution plan, conducting quality checks on models, through review of consultant's and contractor's BIM model
  • Led model coordination, clash detection, and digital workflows, optimizing project efficiency.
  • Managed BIM-related RFPs, BEP, AIR, MIDP, and information delivery standards.
  • Working with design consultants and contractors to manage the BIM implementation approach on a project level in accordance with EIR
  • Developed 4D planning and construction sequencing strategies for enhanced digital project execution.
  • Provided training and mentoring to teams on BIM/VDC best practices.
  • Setting out and managing BIM models on CDE (ACC, BIM 360 Next Gen)
  • Supporting the Business Unit BIM and digital engineering lead with the implementation of the digital engineering strategy (DES) across project(s)

BIM Manager

SMC Design Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2021

Company Overview: Projects - 3 separate Cruise ships ($4.5 billion each) for Disney, 2900 capacity with spaces such as theatre, 2 cinemas, 8 restaurants and bars for each ship

  • Lead and manage BIM processes for projects with a strong focus on Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo and process innovation to enhance repetitive work
  • Setting up BEP and BIM Protocols, and leading the implementation of BIM through innovative research and development
  • Setting up initial project models and associated BIM support documents and templates
  • Administrate the graphical part of the Common Data Environment (CDE) such as BIM 360 Glue and ACC to ensure the best possible performance, defining 3D model coordination process, lead and monitor Design Coordination and review
  • Auditing and checking the PIM and AIM to confirm compliance with the BEP and SMP, as well as assessing and identifying training gaps
  • Assessing the task team's capacity to deliver information in accordance with the MIDP and assure the project information model is delivered in accordance with the MIDP
  • Leading and directing project BIM Coordinators mentoring teams, training consultants, and managing large-scale implementations.
  • Chairing coordination meetings and breakout workshops with Appointed Parties
  • Support with the Implementation of corporate strategy for upskilling staff within Digital & BIM innovations
  • consulting with Software vendors, training teams, leading industry-wide initiatives, and presenting to executives.

Architect / BIM Manager

Vinci Construction Grand Projects
07.2017 - 06.2018

Company Overview: Mandarin Oriental Hotel London - £185m Refurbishment Project for over 250 guest rooms

  • Provide BIM leadership, technical support, and direction to projects
  • Setting out BIM Execution plan, managing Federated 3D models with linked BIM data including 3D scans (using Faro scene), performing clash detection and model validation
  • Delivering BIM standards, producing QTO and shop drawings from BIM models
  • Developing information exchange protocols to ensure data is exchanged effectively with all project stakeholders
  • Leading BIM coordination workshops using Solibri/ Navisworks & BIM Track
  • Administrate Common Data Environment platform (typically My4 Project)
  • Producing as-built Asset Information models (AIM) from surveyed point-cloud datasets

Architect/ BIM Co-ordinator

Vinci Construction Grand Projects
11.2016 - 06.2017

Company Overview: Mandarin Oriental Hotel London - £185m Refurbishment

  • Setting out BIM Execution plan, producing Federated 3D models, performing clash detection and model validation/ quality checks
  • Developing detailed construction drawings for contractors on site, liaising with Design Team to implement construction information
  • Managing projects on BIM 360 Glue as a Common Data Environment (CDE)
  • Managing Master Revit Model
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of project BIM models, ensuring they are accurate, consistent and of the highest quality
  • Seek to identify opportunities to improve BIM workflows in correlation with all aspects of the practice

BIM Co-ordinator

Arc Riley Consulting
04.2015 - 11.2016
  • Producing Federated BIM models, performing clash detection, and reporting for consultants' meetings using Navisworks and 4D programme linking through Solibri
  • Developing detailed construction drawings of luxurious residential/ Mix-use projects over £50m for contractors across UK, producing planning and building control drawings, attending site meetings, retail store planning layouts
  • Producing detailed production drawings of building facades for manufactures
  • Taking ownership of Projects and Client facing delivery
  • Revit Families' content creation, experience in RIBA Plan of work stages

Revit Architecture Specialist

The RPA Group
05.2014 - 03.2015

Company Overview: Projects- Mix-used High rise residential and retail projects

  • Producing construction drawings at post planning stage for Residential developments and mix used projects for contractors (including Bellway Homes, Kingston Hill mixed used, Barratt Homes, Explore Living, West Hill Homes, Mount Royal Homes, Mill Hill Place, etc
  • Developing concept-based retail store planning layouts for clients (including Calvin Klein, Adidas, Arcadia, Tommy Hilfiger) across Europe, Asia and America
  • Taking building survey measurements of existing residential buildings
  • Using surveys information to produce existing building layout of 2D and 3D model using Revit (All within 3Days - Thus the 3-Day-Rule)
  • Liaising with Architects and Civil Engineers to produce proposed drawings for planning application and construction drawings for Building Control

Project Manager/ Site Architect

MYTURN LTD
08.2012 - 04.2014

Company Overview: Projects- Construction of SSNIT office block - $63m

  • Coordinating the Design and Construction Team and establishing and managing relationships with clients and related consultants
  • Producing CAD detailed drawings, progress reports, scheduling and project cost and cashflow
  • Managing clients and main contractor expectations
  • Leading progress meetings and design workshops with clients and contractors held fortnightly and producing meeting minutes
  • Managing the process for RFIs, sample and technical submittals
  • Collating and manage Building Construction design submission and information to discharge planning conditions
  • Managing subcontractors, ensuring design coordination with interfacing trades and compliant with the Employer's and statutory requirement
  • Undertaking design related risk management reviews with the project team and input into the project risk register Collation handover information to suit the programme

Arch Technician Part II

Development Office, KNUST
05.2011 - 06.2012

Company Overview: Projects- Proposed design of ICT centres for 2 major universities (UCC and KNUST), African Union centre, Accra, Students' hostels, University hospital extension

  • Agreeing the scope of project briefs, monitoring quality assurance, and managing costs and schedule throughout the various stages of the project
  • Producing sketch design, 3D visualisation, detailed drawing packages in CAD
  • Preparing drawings, specifications and bid packages
  • Coordinating all trades throughout the design and construction process
  • Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and the clients

Architectural Technician Part I

Interstate Architects
06.2004 - 01.2011

Company Overview: Projects- Proposed design and construction of KAMA Plaza, Kumasi (mix-used project), students' hostel, residential buildings

  • Undertaking building surveys and to produce measured drawing in AutoCAD
  • Resident Architect on project site making sure projects met building regulations and other legal requirements, as well as according to architectural drawings
  • Delivering of technical and construction packages at RIBA stages 3-5 and management of the programme
  • Support the creation of Revit content and family creation
  • Liaising with all project stakeholders such as clients, internal management, and our supply chain to ensure clear communication of project scope and model requirements

Education

MSc - Quantity Surveying (M&E)

University of Salford

MPhil - Building Technology

KNUST

Postgraduate Diploma - Architecture (RIBA Part II equivalent)

KNUST

BSc - Architecture (First Class Honours; RIBA Part I equivalent)

KNUST

Skills

  • ISO 19650
  • Revit
  • Dynamo
  • Synchro 4D
  • BIM Track
  • BIMcollab
  • Navisworks
  • ESRI ArcGIS Pro workflows
  • Power Bi
  • Enscape
  • Dynamo
  • Revizto
  • Common Data Environment
  • Aconex
  • BIM Collaborate Pro
  • My4Projects
  • BIM 360 Glue
  • BIM Field
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
  • AutoCAD
  • Data analyst
  • COBie & IFC Compliance
  • Spatial coordination
  • BIM/VDC strategies
  • Mapping presentations

Personal Information

Nationality: British

Key Knowledge And Skills

  • Working knowledge of the processes and requirements of ISO 19650
  • Superior in-depth knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Synchro 4D, BIM Track, BIMcollab, Navisworks, ArcGIS Pro, Power Bi, Enscape, Dynamo, Revizto
  • A self-starter who possesses the drive to pursue continued education on BIM and related technologies with the ability to work on multiple projects
  • Experience in Common Data Environment (Aconex, BIM Collaborate Pro, My4Projects, BIM 360 Glue/ BIM Field, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
  • Advanced proficiency in utilising ESRI ArcGIS Pro workflows such as data creation and editing, conversion, spatial analysis, mapping presentations

Timeline

GIS & BIM Interface Manager

Mace Group
04.2024 - Current

Senior BIM Manager

Mace Group
11.2021 - 03.2024

BIM Manager

SMC Design Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2021

Architect / BIM Manager

Vinci Construction Grand Projects
07.2017 - 06.2018

Architect/ BIM Co-ordinator

Vinci Construction Grand Projects
11.2016 - 06.2017

BIM Co-ordinator

Arc Riley Consulting
04.2015 - 11.2016

Revit Architecture Specialist

The RPA Group
05.2014 - 03.2015

Project Manager/ Site Architect

MYTURN LTD
08.2012 - 04.2014

Arch Technician Part II

Development Office, KNUST
05.2011 - 06.2012

Architectural Technician Part I

Interstate Architects
06.2004 - 01.2011

MPhil - Building Technology

KNUST

Postgraduate Diploma - Architecture (RIBA Part II equivalent)

KNUST

BSc - Architecture (First Class Honours; RIBA Part I equivalent)

KNUST

MSc - Quantity Surveying (M&E)

University of Salford
Benjamin Nkyi