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BIM Roles & Responsibilities

ISO 19650-1 / -2 · Roles in the information delivery process
ISO 19650 defines three contractual roles (appointing party, lead appointed party, appointed party) but does not standardise job titles within them. This page maps the common BIM job titles used on Indian projects to actual responsibilities, and shows who answers to whom at each level.
ISO 19650-1-2
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ISO 19650 Contractual Roles
These are the roles defined in the standard. Job titles below are how organisations staff them.
RoleLevelResponsibilityReports ToToolsTitles / Notes
Appointing PartyProjectDefines requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, EIR), authorises deliverables, owns the assetTender pack, EIR template, acceptance dashboardClient, Owner, Employer, Project Sponsor
Lead Appointed PartyProjectOwns the post-appointment BEP, MIDP, federation, project-level coordination across all appointed partiesAppointing PartyBEP, MIDP, CDE admin, federation toolLead Designer, Main Contractor, EPC Contractor, Design-Build Consortium Lead
Appointed PartyDiscipline / TaskDelivers task-level information per their TIDP — design, construct, supplyLead Appointed PartyAuthoring tool (Revit/ArchiCAD/etc.), TIDP, CDE accessArchitect, Structural Engineer, MEP Consultant, Façade Subcontractor, Manufacturer
Common BIM Job Titles (within an Appointed Party)
RoleLevelResponsibilityReports ToToolsTitles / Notes
BIM ManagerOrganisation / Multiple projectsSets BIM strategy, standards, training, libraries across the firm. Not project-specific.Director / CTO / PartnerStandard library, training material, BEP templatesBIM Manager, BIM Director, Head of BIM, Digital Lead
Project BIM ManagerOne projectOwns BIM execution for ONE project. Drafts and maintains the post-appointment BEP. Reports to Project Manager.Project Manager + BIM Manager (firm)BEP, project standards, CDE accessProject BIM Manager, BIM Lead, BIM Project Lead
Information ManagerOne projectDay-to-day enforcement of information management — CDE workflow, naming, suitability codes, quality checks. ISO 19650 calls out this role explicitly.Project BIM Manager / Lead Appointed PartyCDE admin, validation scripts, file watchersInformation Manager, BIM Coordinator (sometimes), Document Controller (sometimes)
BIM CoordinatorDiscipline / TaskCoordinates models within one discipline OR across disciplines for clash detection and federation cyclesProject BIM ManagerFederation tool (Navisworks/Solibri/Revizto), clash matrix, BIMcollabBIM Coordinator, Coordination Lead, Clash Lead
BIM Modeller / AuthorDaily authoringProduces and updates model content per the BEP — geometry, parameters, sheetsBIM Coordinator / Discipline LeadRevit / ArchiCAD / Tekla / BentleyBIM Modeller, BIM Technician, Revit Modeller, BIM Author
Discipline LeadDisciplineOwns DESIGN decisions for one discipline. NOT specifically a BIM role — but signs off model content.Project ManagerAuthoring tool + design calcsLead Architect, Lead Structural Engineer, Lead MEP Engineer
Reporting Lines (Typical Indian Project)
RoleLevelResponsibilityReports ToToolsTitles / Notes
Client / Appointing PartyTop↓ contracts
Lead Appointed Party — Project ManagerProjectProject deliveryClient
Project BIM ManagerProjectBIM executionPM (functional) + BIM Manager (technical)
Information ManagerProjectDay-to-day information controlProject BIM Manager
BIM Coordinator (per discipline)DisciplineFederation, clash, deliverablesProject BIM Manager + Discipline Lead
BIM ModellersAuthoringModel productionBIM Coordinator
Skills & Career Progression (India)
RoleLevelResponsibilityReports ToToolsTitles / Notes
Modeller (0-2 yr exp)EntryModel authoring per templates and standardsRevit / Tekla certifications₹3-6 LPA typical (varies by city)
Senior Modeller (2-5 yr)MidComplex modelling, mentoring juniorsAdvanced authoring + Dynamo/Grasshopper₹6-12 LPA typical
BIM Coordinator (3-7 yr)MidFederation, clash, deliverablesNavisworks, Solibri, Revizto, BIMcollab₹8-15 LPA typical
Project BIM Manager (5-10 yr)SeniorOwns BIM on one large projectBEP authoring, ISO 19650 fluency₹15-25 LPA typical
BIM Manager (8+ yr)LeadershipFirm-wide strategyStandards, training, library, software roadmap₹20-40 LPA typical
Information Manager (mid-senior)SpecialistISO 19650 enforcementCDE admin, scripting, validationOften combined with BIM Coordinator role in India
Notes
ISO 19650 requires that the appointing party explicitly names an Information Manager — many Indian projects skip this and conflate it with the BIM Coordinator role
BIM Manager (firm-level) is different from Project BIM Manager (single project) — both titles exist
Information Manager is the 'enforcer' — they make sure the BEP is actually followed day to day
BIM Coordinator typically focuses on coordination/clash; Information Manager focuses on data quality/process
Salary ranges are rough Indian market estimates — vary widely by city, project type, and certifications
Certifications that help: Autodesk Certified Professional (Revit), Graphisoft Certified BIM Manager, RICS BIM Manager, buildingSMART Professional Certification
On Indian projects with international consultants, ISO 19650 fluency commands a premium
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