Omar Selim

Information Management Lead | BSI-CBPIP | BSI-CBAIP| ACP | ACI | RICS| ISO19650 | COBie |BIM & GIS Integration | Infrastructure & Smart Cities |MSc Universitat de Barcelona

Doha, Qatar

About

I am a BIM Project Manager with 20+ years of experience leading BIM, Digital Construction, and Information Management across large-scale building and infrastructure projects in the Middle East. My expertise includes BIM Management, BIM Project Management, Digital Engineering, ISO 19650, Common Data Environments (CDE), BIM Standards, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), Information Management, Model Coordination, Clash Detection, Quality Assurance, Digital Delivery, and AI in Construction. I have successfully led multidisciplinary BIM teams for Architecture, Structure, MEP, Roads, Utilities, and Infrastructure projects, helping organizations improve collaboration, productivity, and project delivery through standardized BIM workflows and digital transformation. I currently focus on implementing BIM strategies, managing project information, coordinating multidisciplinary models, establishing BIM standards, and integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. Core Expertise: • BIM Management • BIM Project Management • Information Management • Digital Construction • Digital Engineering • ISO 19650 • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) • Autodesk Revit • Navisworks • Civil 3D • Dynamo • BIM Automation • AI in Construction • Digital Twins • Infrastructure BIM • Smart Cities • Common Data Environment (CDE) • BIM Standards • BIM Coordination • Project Management I am the Founder of BIMarabia and the Arabic Editor of the BIM Dictionary, contributing to the development of BIM knowledge across the Arabic-speaking engineering community. As an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) and Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP), I have trained thousands of engineers through professional courses, workshops, university lectures, webinars, and conferences. I regularly speak at international events on BIM, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, Smart Infrastructure, and the future of the AECO industry. I am passionate about helping organizations adopt BIM, AI, ISO 19650, Digital Construction, and Information Management to improve project performance and accelerate digital transformation. Certifications: Autodesk Certified Instructor | Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) | BIM Implementation Expert https://www.credential.net/profile/omar-selim/ cv https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgpDwytIjQvOnXL3E57FNj4BqWUQWXjg/view?usp=drive_link portfolio https://drive.google.com/file/d/16zBSU9qfZlKc9qxjs3wRnJNMd12E-Q79/view?usp=drive_link

Experience

  • BIM Specialist at WSP in the Middle East
    Oct 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • BIM Manager at Neo Spectrum Engineering Consultancy
    Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

    Develop and implement the project’s BIM Execution Plan (BEP) in alignment with ISO 19650 standards. Coordinate BIM processes across all design disciplines to ensure model integrity and consistency. Manage the Common Data Environment (CDE) and ensure proper data exchange and version control. Oversee model quality control, clash detection, and compliance with project standards. Support project teams in Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM authoring and coordination tools. Facilitate collaboration between architects, engineers, and clients through model-based reviews. Provide BIM training, mentoring, and technical support to design teams. Ensure proper documentation, model submission, and deliverables meet client and PWA/Qatar standards. Lead coordination meetings and produce federated models for design reviews. Liaise with the client’s BIM representatives to ensure alignment of requirements and deliverables. Continuously improve BIM workflows and recommend innovative digital practices.

  • Laboratory Assistant at Ahlia University
    Feb 2025 - Jul 2025 · 6 mos

  • Instructor at qatarskills
    Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 · 4 mos

  • Assistant Lecturer at at Mansoura University
    Jul 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Assistant Lecturer at Mansoura University - Faculty of Engineering, Sustainable Architecture Program