In twenty years since its establishment, EMI Uganda’s program has grown, learned, and adapted. EMI Uganda provides comprehensive design services from concept, through detailed design, to construction administration for ministry partners, all of whom are involved in gospel-proclamation and poverty-alleviation work in the name of Jesus. The Design team combines local and international staff, serving in architectural and engineering design, project management, and drafting roles. Staff are based at the EMI Uganda office in Kajjansi.
Additionally, employees of EMI are responsible for representing EMI, both in a professional manner and as an ambassador to the greater EMI mission and Christian faith, including active engagement in the spiritual life of EMI, engaging in the sharing of the truths of the Bible, prayer, fellowship, and participating in the personal and spiritual development of others.
EMI Uganda is currently seeking a BIM Manager to join our team.
Would you consider joining our team in Uganda?
In addition to the typical EMI Staff prerequisites, candidates for this position must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a similar field
- Practical work experience in architectural or engineering drawing production (5+ years preferred)
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD software (Sketchup and Civil3D a plus)
- Experience as a BIM manager preferred
- Willingness and ability to relocate to Kampala, Uganda.
The following are essential responsibilities for the BIM Manager position:
- Spiritual and professional discipleship through EMI’s programmes and opportunities
- Enable our team to produce efficient, consistent, high-quality drawings and improve communication, collaboration, and coordination between departments
- Improve and deliver software training for staff and interns
- Develop and maintain BIM standards, templates, and documentation
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting during drawing production
- Support design teams through model setup, review, and auditing
- Advanced modelling or other production tasks as needed
- Manage software licenses and upgrades
The following are potential responsibilities, depending on the applicant’s background and interests:
- Participate in EMI traditional building and site design project teams, as needed
- Consult with and/or help with management of EMI Uganda’s IT systems
- BIM management/support for other EMI offices