Document Type

Report

Disciplines

2. ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Civil engineering, Architecture engineering, Construction engineering, Transport engineering

Abstract

This document, Information Manager (BIM) Role Profiles, has been prepared in support of the Irish Government’s Building Information Modelling (BIM) Mandate. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Build Digital, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), the Infrastructure Division, and the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). Its primary purpose is to define the competencies, responsibilities, and experience required for Information Management (BIM) roles to facilitate the successful digital delivery of public works projects. It is important to recognise that under the ISO 19650 series of standards, Information Management is defined as a function rather than a strictly dedicated job title. On many projects, particularly those of lower complexity, this function may be effectively discharged by existing professionals such as Architects, Architectural Technologists, Engineers, Surveyors, or Contractors who possess the requisite digital and Information Management competencies. However, depending on the nature of an organisation and the volume or complexity of applicable projects, the administrative and technical demands of the function may warrant the appointment of dedicated professionals. This document provides the structure to formalise those appointments where necessary. While these role profiles were primarily developed to inform workforce planning and grading within the public sector, they serve as a valuable reference for the wider Irish construction industry. Private sector organisations are encouraged to use these profiles to benchmark their own digital teams, ensuring consistency in nomenclature and capability across the supply chain. The report is intended to be used as a flexible guide; organisations should adapt the roles to suit their specific operational requirements, project pipeline, contextual factors and existing team structures. Within the public sector context, it is envisaged that these roles may be filled through external recruitment or by upskilling existing internal personnel who demonstrate an aptitude for digital delivery. To support this, Appendix A establishes a standardised framework of Learning Outcomes. These outcomes are designed to inform the development of training programmes, micro-credentials, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses, providing a clear pathway for professionals transitioning into Information Management (BIM) roles. By standardising these roles and learning outcomes, this document aims to build robust digital capacity, ensuring the Irish public sector is equipped to deliver value and productivity through digital construction.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/4ZMP-VH63

Funder

Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

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