BIM Salaries - Knowing your worth

[@harleymessersmith5804]

Great video! Couldn’t have arrived at a better time for me - heading into negotiations where I work to start moving into this role. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Best of luck, and remember your worth ;)

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

Very good video, i wish there was something like this for UK, you sound like you are making hard negotiations, and you should, because you seem like you are one of the best in your field.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Thanks Nicholas! Most people in Australia don't actually negotiate well here as well. I know the salaries in UK in BIM can be quite rough as well. My ballpark for UK is; Technician: 30-38k gbp Coordinator: 38-46k gbp Manager: 50-80k gbp

[@victoriaikede4345]

Awesome video! I know you published this a while back, but it would be great to hear about the differences between a BIM Manager and Technician. From my experience, many projects still carry on with any kind of BIM Execution Plan, Level of Information Definitions etc. If you could share a video on how you go about the nontechnical aspects of BIM Management, especially now as a Consultant, I would really appreciate it.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Great idea! I've added a video to my ideas list for this year called 'How to manage BIM', which can go through the methods, standards and mechanisms involved in BIM management. You're right in that not every project will follow a guide like a BEP/BMP/BXP/MIDP, although I expect this is changing as time moves forward. This year alone I've already had 4 jobs that involved setting up a BMP for a client.

[@victoriaikede4345]

@@AussieBIMGuru Looking forward to it

[@Nikkhil01]

Really a great video and very useful information, thanks. So typically for BIM coordinator or BIM manager position, is revit & naviswork the most demanding softwares or is Dynamo proficiency required as well?

[@AussieBIMGuru]

They help, but usually its also important to have good leadership and communication skills. Without these, no software will make you a better manager really. It really depends on what you and your company use the software for. Dynamo is powerful in a mature company/users hands, but useless in a companies hands with a culture not suited to using it.

[@Nikkhil01]

@@AussieBIMGuru Thanks for the info 😊

[@myroad.]

Thanks a lot, that was very helpful

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Youre welcome!

[@MyGodisGreater]

Great video!

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Thanks!

[@pavelraver662]

Absolutely Amazing! thank you

[@AussieBIMGuru]

You're welcome!

[@pavelraver662]

@@AussieBIMGuru For example in Moscow BIM Coordinator salary is 1300 $ US. Its very sad.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

@@pavelraver662 it does seem low, although I wonder how cost of living differs as well.

[@TheBIMCoordinator]

Very informative. Pay is tied to many variables and there isn’t much data on our roles, so, it is difficult to get a good understanding of worth. Something I try to look at is the ROI I bring to projects or the company. Being a big proponent for tracking and learning from data, I can use that to show them. I would add a tier before consultants for BIM Directors, Technology Directors, and Design Technology Directors. I would even add CTO either in that tier or into a new tier. I kind of see consultants as being outside that tier system. When I first got into the industry I was motivated to get into a position where I could get as much experience as possible regardless on pay, I was under the impression that the more experience I get, that would lead to me becoming more valuable. That and networking I was able to get to a position where I get pushed mentally and payed what I am worth. Doing what I love and working with a great team, I have been able to grow exponentially in knowledge and value that I bring to the company.

[@TheBIMCoordinator]

Another note, those technology focused managers, that neglect their team and only have basic communication skills can ruin a company. Working with somebody that is a great leader is something that is very important to me. I have worked for bad bosses and have seen bad leaders ruin teams. I am very lucky to be able to work with a mentor and great leader.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

@@TheBIMCoordinator great points, agree ROI is a great way to know and prove your worth. CTO's are indeed a different tier again, although at that point in my eyes they are beyond BIM; they are a strategic/thought leader at that point. Toxic leaders can indeed bring a company undone, seen it many a time in the industry. They do seem to improving on average luckily!

[@alessandrofiacco8048]

Thanks for this video! What about Canada? Do you know anything about the Canadian market?

[@AussieBIMGuru]

No idea personally. I expect it would be quite similar to Australia - culturally I find Canadians very relatable and I know their BIM adoption rate has been similar also.

[@alessandrofiacco8048]

Yeah the two countries have a lot in common. That's the reason why I asked. Thanks

[@immi85]

Very good information, sometimes work is different then Role.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Thanks Immi, true, BIM roles can be hard to define/stick to!

[@unrandommas1574]

Hi man, wanna ask you a question. I have not an Architecture Degree, but because of life I work designing houses on Autocad. I know a little bit of Revit, my question is, if I improve my Revit knowlege (and my english too xD ) Then can I apply for a Revit job in Australia or UE or USA? Or exceptionally I need and Architecture Degree? Sorry about boder you, this is a vital question for me, dont know if keep going on construction or change area. Thank you!!

[@AussieBIMGuru]

It depends on the role you want. You might be able to pursue a drafting role for a home builder for example, but if you wanted to work at an architecture firm then a degree would probably be necessary. Remember that you'd be competing with a market of graduates for the most part, so you'd need to sell your experience hard to a potential employer to compete with the others.

[@luupieper]

I just wanted to say that: I definitely need to start applying for jobs in Australia hahaha any suggestions on that? PS. Thank you so much for the video Gavin

[@AussieBIMGuru]

You're welcome Luisa! The best option is to check out what's available on seek.com.au and read up on the visa program ('skills shortage visa - subclass 482'). If you have good references it can help, always happy to reference if you find an opportunity that interests you!

[@luupieper]

@@AussieBIMGuru Cool, Thanks a lot Gavin

[@aboutinvestingfacts]

Hi bro I'm mechanical engineer graduate currently on 476 visa to Australia I'm very much interested in building service how to get into HVAC

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Hi again Abdul, feel free to respond to my comment on the other video! If you're on 476 that's great; you must have a degree and background already in your field to qualify as skilled. I would focus on building experience and working with multidisciplinary teams so you can learn more about HVAC and associated trades like plumbing.

[@Matamjid68]

useful for me ... need more like this ...

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Thanks Mohamad, I hope to create more guidance videos like this in future!

[@HippieP629]

Sooo.... you're saying that I should quit and become a farmer? Ok good, it's settled 😉.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Haha probably a healthier lifestyle!

[@HippieP629]

@@AussieBIMGuru 😊 True that. Yea as a design tech specialist/bim mgr it's fairly hard to gauge a fair salary. Your video's a really good reminder to stay cognizant of where one is in the industry, financially speaking. I appreciate this and all of the other videos you're making for folks like me in the industry. Down to earth, no BS, etc. Thumbs up.

[@AussieBIMGuru]

@@HippieP629 thanks Mark, no BS is one of my life mantras!