BIM Manager Onboarding Playbook
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BIM Manager Onboarding Playbook
A structured first 90 days for a new BIM manager: listen, stabilize, plan.
$39 one time, proposed
Draft product page. Proposed one-time price in USD; purchasing is not enabled. A self-guided resource, not consulting, certification or professional advice.
Why it helps
New BIM managers are often expected to fix everything at once, and the usual result is a rebuilt template that solves the wrong problems. This playbook sets out a 90-day plan in three phases – listen, stabilize, plan – with an interview guide, a standards inventory method, a way to choose early improvements, a one-page roadmap format and a 90-day review. It also tells the hiring firm what to prepare and how to support the role.
What’s inside
- BIM Manager Onboarding Playbook (PDF and Markdown) – Preparation checklist for the hiring firm, the three phases with goals and outputs, early improvement scoring, roadmap and governance basics, the 90-day review, common traps and worksheet field definitions.
- First-90-Days-Plan.csv – Tasks by phase and week with outputs, roles and review dates.
- Stakeholder-Interview-Guide.csv – Questions by stakeholder role, with purpose and evidence to request.
- Standards-Inventory.csv – One row per BIM asset with location, custodian role, condition and proposed action.
Example rows are synthetic and show the format only.
Who it’s for
- BIM managers starting at a new firm or newly promoted into the role.
- Principals and practice leaders hiring or appointing a BIM manager.
- Design-technology leads onboarding a new team member with standards responsibilities.
Format, license and compatibility
Format
- PDF for reading and printing; Markdown for editing.
- CSV worksheets open in Excel, LibreOffice Calc or any spreadsheet.
License
Single-user license; firm license available. Full terms are in LICENSE.txt, included with the download.
Compatibility
Software-neutral. Examples refer to Revit templates and libraries, but the method applies to any BIM toolset.
Availability
Questions
Is this human-resources or employment advice?
No. It is a practical work plan. Follow your firm's policies for roles, reviews and employment matters.
Does it promise specific productivity gains?
No. It recommends observable before-and-after measures you collect yourself.
Can a firm use it to plan the role before hiring?
Yes. The preparation checklist and decision-rights section are written for the hiring firm.
Is it only for large firms?
No. It assumes a small or mid-sized firm where the BIM manager also supports production.
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