Alaa El Kabbany
Senior BIM Manager
Cairo
Summary
Dynamic Egyptian Architect and Professional Certified BIM Project Manager with over 15 years of expertise in BIM implementation, coordination, and team leadership. Recognized as an Autodesk Revit Professional and Certified Instructor, dedicated to fostering learning and development while adhering to industry best practices. Proven leader in executing large-scale BIM projects across the MENA region, driving digital transformation, standardization, and workflow optimization. Committed to enhancing project delivery and visualization through the integration of emerging technologies such as virtual reality.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior BIM Manager
DEWAN ARCHITECTS+
01.2025 - Current
- Project BIM Management for large scale projects
- Team Lead for Project's BIM Implementation
- Leading Company Strategic BIM Deployment
- Company's Management Board BIM advisor
- Executing projects’ BEPs & maintaining their live updates
- Assurance of Proper Project Info Delivery according to ISO19650
- Client Interface
- Creating & Managing CDE
- Managing development of the Company's BIM database
- Leading development of the Company's BIM infrastructure
- Development of the Company's BIM documentation
- Managed multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, resulting in improved collaboration and project outcomes.
- Developed and enforced BIM standards and protocols, ensuring consistency across all project phases.
- Mentored junior staff on BIM best practices, fostering professional development and increasing team competency.
- Led the implementation of advanced BIM technologies, enhancing project delivery efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordination with architects and engineers to streamline design processes, reducing project timelines and costs.
Senior BIM Manager
ARCHIMID LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Leading Company Strategic BIM Deployment
- Company's Management Board BIM advisor
- Leading Capabilities Assessments & contributing in Hiring plans
- Project BIM Management for large scale projects
- Executing projects’ BEPs & maintaining their live updates
- Assurance of Proper Project Info Delivery according to ISO19650
- BIM Team Leader for Project's BIM Implementation
- Leading development of Company’s BIM database
- Leading development of Company’s BIM CDE
- Leading development of Company’s BIM infrastructure
- Leading development of Company’s BIM documentation
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to streamline design processes, reducing project timelines and costs.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement in workflows.
- Facilitated training sessions on BIM tools, enhancing team proficiency and project execution capabilities.
- Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration initiatives, leading to improved stakeholder engagement and project success.
- Contributed to winning new business opportunities through effective representation of BIM expertise during client interviews.
- Optimized resource allocation by establishing clear roles and responsibilities within the team.
BIM Manager
AE7
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Project BIM Management for large scale projects
- Client Interface
- BIM Team Leader for Project's BIM Implementation
- Leading Company Strategic BIM Deployment
- Company's Management Board BIM advisor
BIM Manager
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developing Company's BIM standards & strategies
- Developing Company's BIM implementation plans
- Developing Company's BIM documents & templates
- Developing/Managing Company's BIM content creation
- Developing/Managing Required trainings & workshops
- Developing On-Spot Solution Workflows
- Managing CDE
- Managing External CDE strategies & protocols
- Information management
- Developing BIM Guidelines
- Introducing BIM acceleration tools/ strategies
- Guiding model coordinators
- Handling problematic multidisciplinary BIM meetings
- Handling Third Party BIM meetings
- Clients and owners Interface
Architect-BIM Specialist
Dar Group_Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners)
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Acting as Project BIM Manager for large scale projects
- Project BIM management
- BIM documents development
- Preparation project's BIM Execution plans(BIMEP)
- Developing BIM standards & content
- Developing BIM workflows
- Managing Projects CDE
- Revit & BIM Trainings and awareness workshops
- Guiding model coordinators
- Setting multidisciplinary BIM meetings
- Handling Third Party BIM meetings
- Guiding Model Reviews and Health check
- Developing BIM contracts with external parties
- Guiding Modelling Process & best practices
- Communicating with Technology providers
- Introducing Late Technology potentials & workflows
- Troubleshooting when required
- VR presentations
- VR Tour/Walkthrough productions
- Client Presentations
- R&D
- Led the implementation of BIM technologies, enhancing collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
- Developed detailed architectural models using Revit, improving project design accuracy and efficiency.
- Streamlined project workflows by integrating BIM processes, resulting in reduced design revisions.
- Mentored junior architects in BIM best practices, elevating team performance and project outcomes.
Architect
Saudi Diyar Consultants
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed project designs to meet client specifications and regulatory standards
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery
- Conducted BIM reviews to maintain project accuracy and compliance with design intent
Junior Architect
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed design concepts for projects
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring seamless collaboration among teams.
- Developed working and tender documents, facilitating clear communication of project requirements.
- Supervised and instructed BIM project requirements
- Developing Working & Tender Documents
- BIM Core Team member (Supervision ,Instructing &developing BIM projects requirements).
- Conducted site assessments and feasibility studies, ensuring designs met safety and regulatory standards.
- Led design reviews, providing constructive feedback to junior team members, fostering professional growth.
Education
BIM Management Certificate -
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors [RICS]
London 04.2001 -
Bachelor - Architectural Engineering
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt01-2010
Skills
BIM Management
BIM Infrastructure
Project BIM Coordination
BIM & Revit Trainings
BIM Standards & Content Development
CDE Management
Revit Professional Expert
Troubleshooting
3D Modeling
Integrated Project Delivery
Leadership
Team Management
Certification
LEED Green Associate 2020
Timeline
Senior BIM Manager
DEWAN ARCHITECTS+
01.2025 - Current
Senior BIM Manager
ARCHIMID LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025
BIM Manager
AE7
01.2023 - 01.2024
BIM Manager
01.2021 - 01.2023
Architect-BIM Specialist
Dar Group_Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners)
01.2015 - 01.2020
Architect
Saudi Diyar Consultants
01.2014 - 01.2015
Junior Architect
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
01.2010 - 01.2014
BIM Management Certificate -
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors [RICS]
04.2001 -
Bachelor - Architectural Engineering
Ain Shams University
PUBLICATIONS
- SESSION; "3.1, INFORMATION DELIVERY CYCLE BETWEEN STANDARDS AND PRACTICE"
- Main Speaker at "BILT EUR2018" @ Slovenia, Ljubljana, with the conducted session Named " 3.1, Information Delivery Cycle between Standards and Practice". - Oct 1, 2018
CONTRIBUTIONS
- AUTODESK, INSIDE THE FACTORY, BOSTON, 2025
Shared in Autodesk- inside the factory ITF 2025-Revit 2027 Review, at Autodesk, Boston, USA
- AUTODESK, INSIDE THE FACTORY, BOSTON, 2019
Shared in Autodesk- inside the factory ITF 2019-Revit 2021 Review, at Autodesk, Boston, USA
Technology
- Revit
- ACC
- Forma
- Navisworks
- Civil 3D
- PowerBi
- Autocad
- Autodesk 360
- Revizto
- Fuzor
- Enscape
- IFC
- Kolor Panotour
- 3D Vista
- HTC Vive
- Adobe
- InDesign
- Lumion
- Camtasia
- Microsoft Office