Mohamed Manseur

BIM Manager · 14+ Years Experience
Location: Montréal, QC · Family residence in Ottawa, ON · Immediate relocation to Ontario
Email: archi_moh@live.fr · LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mohamedmanseurbim-ca · Portfolio: manseur-mohamed-bim.pages.dev
Work authorization: Authorized to work in Canada (currently employed at MSDL Architectes, Montréal) · Languages: English, French (bilingual professional), Arabic (native), Russian (conversational)

Professional Summary

BIM Manager with over 14 years of experience across architectural design, BIM coordination, and digital construction management on three continents. Currently leading BIM on the Sciences Complex Phase 2 at Université de Montréal (Campus MIL) for MSDL Architectes — a CAD $200M+ federally and provincially funded project officially launched June 15, 2026. Proven track record managing multi-discipline teams of up to 35 people, federated model coordination across consortiums, and authoring BIM Execution Plans aligned to ISO 19650. Revizto Certified Expert Level 3 (highest level) and featured by Speckle Systems for Power BI integration in AEC. Actively seeking BIM Manager opportunities in Ontario (Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa).

Key Achievements

Professional Experience

BIM Manager

Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes (MSDL) — Montréal, QC, Canada
2024 — Present
  • Lead BIM management on the Sciences Complex Phase 2 — Université de Montréal Campus MIL ($200M+ federal/provincial investment; Courtois Foundation contribution $139.4M; two 32,000 m² pavilions; 2029 delivery).
  • Own the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), naming conventions, LOD compliance under NormeBIM-UdMV7, EEI v2.1 analysis, and Étape D delivery across all design disciplines.
  • Coordinate the federated model across the multi-discipline consortium — architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing — using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revizto, and Navisworks.
  • Run weekly clash detection cycles; review BEP submissions from the general contractor; prepare model handover for client cost estimation.
  • Built a custom Revit view template filter matrix (A-000 to A-800 series with REF / REF(X) exception logic) — adopted by MSDL as a team onboarding and audit standard.
  • Authored automation scripts in Dynamo and Python (Revit API) for Visibility/Graphics override detection across linked models.
  • Standards used: ISO 19650-1/2, IFC, BCF, NormeBIM-UdMV7, LOD 100–500.

Chief Architect & BIM Coordinator

China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) — Algeria
2017 — 2024
  • Led BIM coordination on the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport and the Sofitel Thalassa & Diététique Sea & Spa complex — Africa's largest thalassotherapy hotel.
  • Managed a multi-discipline design and modelling team of 35 people; defined hiring criteria, performance metrics, and review cycles.
  • Authored BIM Execution Plans, naming conventions, LOD matrices, and federated coordination workflows aligned to international standards.
  • Established model review and clash detection cycles using Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam across all engineering disciplines.

Site Architect

Cosider Construction (Cosider SpA) — Algeria
2016 — 2017
  • Provided on-site architectural supervision on large-scale construction projects.
  • Reviewed execution drawings and coordinated with contractors and trades on site.
  • Followed up on construction quality and conformity with design documents.

Architect

UDVEL Business Center — Ukraine
2013 — 2015
  • Architectural design and project documentation across diverse building typologies — commercial, residential, and mixed-use.
  • Early-career grounding in technical drawing, design coordination, and client communication.

Architect

BET HALLI — Algeria
2010 — 2011
  • Architectural design and technical studies at the engineering design office (bureau d'études techniques) BET HALLI.

Technical Skills

BIM Authoring & Coordination: Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, Revizto (Expert L3), Solibri, Bluebeam Revu
Open Standards: ISO 19650-1, ISO 19650-2, IFC, BCF, LOD 100–500, NormeBIM-UdMV7
Documentation & Process: BIM Execution Plan (BEP), Employer's Information Requirements (EIR), PEB, EEI, Asset Information Model (AIM), naming conventions, LOD matrices
Automation & Programming: Dynamo, Python, Revit API, FilteredElementCollector, visual scripting, custom plugins
4D & 5D BIM: Synchro, quantity takeoff, BOQ, cost planning, Room Data Sheets, 4D/5D templates
Data, BI & Reporting: Power BI (featured by Speckle Systems), Speckle, Synoptic Design, Google Sheets, KPI dashboards
Design & Visualization: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, rendering, photomontage
Project Tools: Microsoft Teams, Notion, SharePoint, Procore (familiar), Jira (familiar)
Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS
Methodologies: ISO 19650 information management, design coordination, clash detection, model federation, BIM Level 2, lean coordination

Certifications

Revizto Certified — Expert Level 3 (highest level) ★
Active
Curricula: Collaboration Essentials (L1) · Coordination Mastery (L2) · Elite Expert Coordination (L3). Daily practitioner on UdeM Sciences Complex Phase 2.
TCF Canada — Test de Connaissance du Français
2023, valid through June 2028
Listening NCLC 10+ · Reading NCLC 8 · Speaking NCLC 8 · Writing NCLC 8 — bilingual professional French/English.
Featured: Speckle Systems — Beyond the Speckleverse: Business Intelligence Deep Dive
Published
Industry recognition for innovative use of Speckle + Power BI to communicate BIM modelling status to stakeholders.

Education

Master's Degree in Architecture
2011 — 2013
Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture — Ukraine. Focus: architectural design, urban planning, building technology.
Architect Diploma
2004 — 2009
École Polytechnique d'Architecture et d'Urbanisme (EPAU) — Algeria. Algeria's leading school of architecture and urbanism.

Selected Publications

Beyond the Speckleverse: Business Intelligence Deep Dive
Featured contributor — Speckle Systems blog. Speckle + Power BI dashboards for AEC stakeholder communication.
4D and 5D Simulation for Construction Phases
LinkedIn article — integrating time (4D) and cost (5D) into BIM for construction-phase simulation.
BIM Revit Model Data Management with Power BI and Synoptic Design
LinkedIn article — surface area and pricing analysis from Revit models using Power BI.
BIM Site & Modeling Tracking Using Power BI Linked to Google Sheets
LinkedIn article (French) — site and modelling tracking workflow on free tooling.

Languages

English — Professional working proficiency. Technical writing, international standards, daily client communication.
French — Bilingual professional. TCF Canada 2023: NCLC 10+ listening, NCLC 8 reading/speaking/writing. Daily working language at MSDL Architectes, Montréal.
Arabic — Native speaker. Delivered major Algerian hospitality projects entirely in Arabic, including the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport and Sofitel Thalassa complex.
Russian (Русский) — Conversational. Acquired during Master's studies in Ukraine (2011–2013). Reading and conversation level — useful for academic and technical exchange.

Additional Information

Side venture: Co-founder of BIMATIKA — a collective of senior architects building BIM tools, including a Revit plugin and the BimFlow web application for BIM coordination workflows.

References: Available on request.