Civil BIM Engineer · Ljubljana

Building smarter,
from site to software.

Seven years across construction sites in Pakistan and Dubai, now digitalizing the built environment at Kolektor Koling — from ISO 19650 BIM coordination to Revit add-ins, IFC pipelines and AI tools for inspection and document intelligence.

  • 7+ years in construction & BIM
  • 5 in-house tools shipped
  • 3 countries worked in

01 — About

From setting-out on site to shipping software.

I started on site — setting out foundations in Lahore, estimating hospital structures in Gilgit-Baltistan, and running civil and MEP scopes on high-rise renovations in Dubai. That ground-level experience is still the lens I use for every model, workflow and line of code.

Today I work in the BIM & AI Department at Kolektor Koling, where I develop BIM Execution Plans, coordinate 3D/4D/5D models and build the software our teams actually use: C#/WPF Revit add-ins, Navisworks-to-IFC and browser-based federated IFC converters, Python automation, a computer-vision crack-detection system for tunnel inspection, and a RAG pipeline that lets engineers query construction documents in plain language.

I hold a European Master in BIM (BIM A+) from the University of Minho and the University of Ljubljana, and a BSc in Civil Engineering. My focus is simple: bridge traditional construction expertise with emerging technology to deliver efficient, data-driven and sustainable outcomes.

  • 01

    ISO 19650 & CDE

    BEP authoring, naming conventions, metadata, document control and model QA/QC against LOD/LOI.

  • 02

    Engineering software

    Revit add-ins, IFC tooling and Python automation built for real project bottlenecks.

  • 03

    Applied AI

    Computer vision for infrastructure inspection and RAG for construction document intelligence.

  • 04

    Site-proven delivery

    Residential, high-rise, healthcare, hydropower and infrastructure projects across three countries.

02 — Experience

Seven years, three countries, one direction.

Construction site delivery in Pakistan and Dubai, then BIM and AI engineering in Slovenia. Expand a role for the details.

  1. Sep 2025 — Present Current

    BIM Engineer — BIM & AI Department

    Kolektor Koling d.o.o. · Logatec / Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Digitalization initiatives integrating CDE, GIS, IoT and AI-driven applications across design and construction phases.

    • Develop and maintain BIM Execution Plans, modeling guidelines and project-specific strategies aligned with ISO 19650 and company standards.
    • Coordinate interdisciplinary 3D/4D/5D models, ensuring data accuracy, clash-free integration and compliance with project requirements.
    • Build in-house engineering software: C#/WPF Revit add-ins (parametric stair modeling), Navisworks-to-IFC and browser-based federated IFC converters, and Python automation for repetitive modeling and reporting tasks.
    • Develop AI tooling — a computer-vision crack-detection system for tunnel inspection and a RAG pipeline for construction document intelligence.
    • Establish CDE structure (metadata, naming conventions, permissions, document control) and run model QA/QC against LOD, LOI and classification requirements.
    • Integrate BIM data with scheduling, cost management and Power BI dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
    • Provide technical support, mentoring and training to project teams; represent the company in coordination meetings and client presentations.
    ISO 19650Revit APIIFCPythonComputer VisionRAGPower BI
  2. May 2023 — Sep 2024

    Site Engineer

    Infinity Building Contracting LLC · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Managed on-site civil and MEP scopes across 20+ projects — renovation, joinery, finishing, swimming-pool installation, earthwork and landscape development.

    • Delivered project planning and schedules in MS Project (WBS, deliverables, resource allocation), proactively identifying and mitigating delays.
    • Coordinated with design teams on drawing reviews and amendments; ensured QA and regulatory compliance per Dubai Municipality standards.
    • Maintained project documentation and reporting; liaised with procurement to keep site teams resourced.
    • Notable projects: Arch Tower (JLT), City Walk Apartments, Indigo Icon (JLT), Indigo Optima (Palm Jumeirah), Polo Residence.
    Site managementMS ProjectQA/QCMEP coordination
  3. Sep 2021 — Apr 2023

    Site Engineer & Estimator

    NVision Architectural & Engineering Consultants · Islamabad / Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

    Principal technical adviser on site for subcontractors and operatives on provincial-level healthcare projects.

    • Supervised civil works to drawings and specifications.
    • Conducted site investigations and data analysis (maps, drawings, site reports, tests); prepared and checked bar-bending schedules and quantities.
    • Key projects: 250-bedded Hospital, Skardu; Up-gradation of PHQ Hospital, Gilgit.
    EstimationHealthcareStructural supervision
  4. Apr 2018 — Jun 2021

    Site Civil Engineer

    Thaheem (Pvt) Ltd. · Lahore, Pakistan

    Daily site administration, surveying and quality assurance on residential and commercial builds.

    • Prepared cost estimates and ensured availability of appropriate materials and tools; verified plans, designs and quantities.
    • Handled site surveying, levelling and setting-out; supervised workforce and subcontractors.
    • Completed quality assurance to specifications and coordinated with local authorities for regulatory compliance.
    SurveyingCost estimationSite supervision
  5. Jan 2017 — Mar 2018

    Quantity Estimator & Civil Drafter (Intern)

    Markhor Construction & Trading Service · Islamabad, Pakistan

    First step into digital construction — 2D/3D modeling, estimation and GIS support.

    • Produced 2D/3D models in AutoCAD and Revit; prepared cost estimates, schedules and construction drawings.
    • Supported surveying, GIS and topographic analysis (Surfer); collaborated with architects, engineers and surveyors on design compliance.
    AutoCADRevitGIS

03 — Projects

Tools built for real project bottlenecks.

In-house software developed at Kolektor Koling — from Revit add-ins and IFC interoperability to computer vision and document intelligence.

  • 04 Interoperability tooling

    IFC Conversion Suite

    A Navisworks-to-IFC plugin plus a browser-based federated IFC converter, making federated models portable across the project ecosystem.

    C#Navisworks APIIFCWeb
  • 05 Business intelligence

    Power BI for BIM

    Live project-planning dashboards that treat IFC as a queryable data model — linking geometry, schedule and cost for decision-makers.

    Power BIIFCDAXPython

04 — Skills & tools

The stack, end to end.

BIM & Coordination

ISO 19650BIM Execution Plans3D / 4D / 5DClash detectionCDE managementQA/QC · LOD/LOINavisworksBIMcollabSolibri

Software Development

C# / WPF Revit add-insPythonRevit & Navisworks APIIFC conversion toolingPlugin developmentAutomation

AI / ML

Computer-vision crack detectionRAG pipelinesDocument intelligenceConstruction data analysis

Parametric & Modeling

RevitDynamoGrasshopperRhino3DAutoCADBlender (IFC)

Analysis & Management

ETABSSAFESAP2000Power BIMS ProjectCost estimationWBSQuantity take-off

05 — Education & publications

Grounded in civil engineering, specialised in BIM.

Education

  • Oct 2024 — Sep 2025

    European Master in Building Information Modelling (BIM A+)

    University of Minho (Portugal) & University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

    EQF Level 7 · Erasmus Mundus

  • 2017 — 2021

    BSc Civil Engineering

    Lahore Leads University, Pakistan

    Final grade 3.31 / 4.0 · Thesis on the effect of dry density on shear-strength parameters of Ravi, Chenab & Lawrencepur sand

Publication

Certifications & training

  • AI Fluency for Nonprofits — Certificate of Completion
  • Revit Nested Families: Parametric Container Master Class
  • Designing Soil Nailing Applications (Mac S-Design)
  • Health, Safety & Environment Management in Construction — Pakistan Engineering Council (CPD)
  • Green Investments: Renewable Energy · ETABS · AutoCAD — DigiSkills

07 — Contact

Let's talk about digital construction.

Open to collaboration on BIM implementation, engineering software and applied AI for the built environment. The fastest way to reach me is email or LinkedIn.

Based in
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Currently
Civil BIM Engineer at Kolektor Koling d.o.o.