--- title: 'BIM Manager at Start Campus' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/bim-manager-start-campus-sines-886ns87n027g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # BIM Manager at Start Campus - **Company:** Start Campus - **Location:** Sines, Portugal - **Posted:** 2022-02-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/startcampus/jobs/4018544101 ## Job description The BIM Manager leads the development, implementation, and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes and standards across our data center projects. Reporting to the Head of Design, this role ensures that BIM is fully integrated into the project lifecycle - from concept and design through construction and handover - to deliver accurate, coordinated, and data-rich models that support design excellence, cost control, and operational efficiency. ## Key Responsibilities BIM Strategy & Implementation - Define, implement, and manage the company’s BIM strategy, standards, and workflows in alignment with industry best practices (ISO 19650). - Develop and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) for all projects and ensure consistent adherence by internal and external teams. - Drive the integration of BIM into all project phases - sales, design, coordination, construction, commissioning, and facilities handover. - Ensure all BIM models and data outputs support wider business needs, including asset management and sustainability reporting. Project Delivery & Coordination - Oversee the creation, coordination, and validation of multidisciplinary BIM models (architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural). - Manage clash detection, coordination reviews, and design validation to reduce rework and ensure construction accuracy. - Support project teams in maintaining accurate model-based deliverables, drawings, and documentation. - Collaborate closely with design consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with the company’s BIM standards and protocols. Technology & Innovation - Evaluate and implement digital tools to improve design coordination, visualization, and project data management. - Champion the use of parametric modeling, digital twins, and data-driven design methodologies. - Manage the integration of BIM data with other platforms (e.g., ERP, CDE, GIS, CMMS). - Stay current with evolving BIM technologies, automation tools, and data standards to continuously enhance company capabilities. ## Team Development & Support - Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to design and project teams on BIM processes and tools. - Ensure alignment and collaboration between internal stakeholders (Sales Engineering, Design, Engineering, Delivery, Operations) on BIM deliverables. - Act as the primary BIM interface with external partners - consultants, contractors, and technology providers. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. - 7+ years of experience in BIM management within large-scale, multidisciplinary design or construction environments. - Strong command of Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 / ACC, and related collaboration platforms. - Proven experience with ISO 19650 workflows, BIM standards, and document management best practices. - Excellent understanding of data center or mission-critical facility design, or other complex infrastructure projects. - Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills. - Fluency in English and Portuguese - Experience in Digital Twin implementation and integration with operations systems. - Certification in BIM Management or ISO 19650 accreditation is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer: Start Campus is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We make hiring decisions based on merit, experience, skills and potential, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Personal data submitted as part of your application will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you think you have what it takes for this position and are looking for a new professional challenge send your application. ## About Start Campus ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Start Campus is developing Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center campus—the 1.2 GW SINES DC in Sines, Portugal—purpose-built for high-density AI, cloud, and HPC workloads. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: backed by Pioneer Point Partners; total investment value of €8.5 billion) - **Headquarters**: Lisbon, Portugal - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Not publicly named; CEO is Robert Dunn (appointed July 2024) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Data centers / IT infrastructure (IT Services and IT Consulting) - **Target customers**: Hyperscalers (e.g., Microsoft), cloud providers, AI/GPU workloads, enterprises requiring high-density colocation and interconnection - **Mission**: To build and operate a new generation of sustainable, AI-ready data centers powered by 100% renewable energy with innovative seawater cooling, aiming for Net Zero by 2030 ## Products & Services - **SINES Data Campus** – A 1.2 GW colocation campus offering powered shell, turn-key, and build-to-suit solutions. The first facility (SIN01) is 37.5 MW live; the next (SIN02) will be 200 MW. Designed for 99.999% uptime, liquid cooling, and concurrent maintainability. - **Carrier-neutral interconnection** – DE-CIX presence at the campus, plus terrestrial and subsea fiber connectivity to four continents (124 cable landing stations, 75 countries). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company); total investment value estimated at €8.5 billion - **Key Metric**: Total secured grid power: 1.2 GW IT capacity - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Pioneer Point Partners** (lead investor) - **Microsoft** – announced $10 billion investment in the campus (November 2025) - **EDP** – strategic partnership for renewable-powered data center development (February 2026) - **Siemens Energy** – transformer order for the campus - **Nscale** – 66,000+ NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs deployment starting late 2027 - **Growth Signals**: - First facility (SIN01) live and inaugurated (April 2025) - LEED Gold BD+C v4 certification for SIN01 (March 2026) - OCP Ready™ v2 certification for SIN01 and SIN02 (May 2025) - Employee headcount of 57 (LinkedIn, monthly growth +4%), with active hiring in finance, engineering, and project controls - Named "Best Data Centre in Europe" at Datacloud Awards 2026 - Launched "START Rise Challenge" to develop AI talent in Portugal (September 2024) ## Competitive Advantages - **Sustainable cooling** – Repurposed seawater system from a decommissioned power plant; zero freshwater usage (WUE = 0), target PUE of 1.1 - **100% renewable energy** – Long-term agreements with EDP ensure fully renewable power - **Scale and connectivity** – Largest colocation site in Europe with 1.2 GW secured power; direct subsea links to four continents, low latency to major global hubs - **AI-ready design** – Integrated liquid cooling, flexible power density, OCP Ready certification for hyperscale AI workloads - **Carrier-neutral** – Open interconnection via DE-CIX and other providers reduces vendor lock-in ## Strategic Focus - **Expand campus capacity** – Deliver SIN02 (200 MW) and further buildings to reach full 1.2 GW - **Attract hyperscale tenants** – Build on the Microsoft anchor investment and expand partnerships with other cloud/AI giants - **Accelerate sustainability** – Continue innovating on energy efficiency, seawater cooling, and Net Zero 2030 goal - **Talent development** – Grow local workforce through initiatives like the START Rise Challenge and internships; currently hiring for design, delivery, finance, and project controls ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven** – Work on Europe’s largest sustainable data center campus, directly contributing to green AI infrastructure - **Growth trajectory** – Rapidly scaling from 37.5 MW to 1.2 GW; strong backing from Microsoft and EDP signals long‑term stability - **Culture** – Described as a “Most Loved Workplace®”; leadership emphasizes innovation and community engagement - **Work environment** – Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated, but roles are based in Lisbon with some UK/Netherlands presence - **Perks** – Opportunity to work with cutting-edge liquid cooling and renewable energy systems; internships and spontaneous applications welcome for all departments - **Career development** – High exposure to hyperscale customers, top-tier partners (Microsoft, NVIDIA, Siemens Energy), and industry‑leading sustainability projects ## Sources 1. [startcampus.pt](https://www.startcampus.pt/) – Official website: campus overview, press releases, certifications, sustainability 2. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/startcampus) – Current job openings and company description 3. [linkedin.com](https://pt.linkedin.com/company/start-campus) – LinkedIn company page: headcount, departments, key executives, locations 4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/start-campus) – Funding round, investors, headquarters 5. [mostlovedworkplace.com](https://mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/start-campus/) – Culture recognition, CEO, and company description ## Other roles at Start Campus - [BMS / Controls Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/bms-controls-engineer-start-campus-sines-gg54d6dc619b) — Sines, Portugal - [CSA Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/csa-engineer-start-campus-sines-rgxht9r5pnqa) — Sines, Portugal - [Document Controller](https://feeny.ai/job/document-controller-start-campus-sines-xdg91ehj83a2) — Sines, Portugal - [Electrical Engineer (LV&MV)](https://feeny.ai/job/electrical-engineer-lv-mv-start-campus-lisbon-nctd1y7g82e3) — Lisbon, Portugal - [Senior Project Controls Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-project-controls-engineer-start-campus-lisbon-bbbjdkj67kka) — Lisbon, Portugal - [BIM Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/bim-manager-thomas-hutton-mount-pleasant-m4zy17rq3154) — Mount Pleasant, SC - [BIM Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/bim-manager-vision-invest-tashkent-28v8afqp9bed) — Tashkent, Uzbekistan - [BIM Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/bim-manager-jrm-construction-management-llc-new-york-qyed83k3rrxv) — New York, NY