Role Designation: OBD Administrator
Bentley OBD Admin Technical Manager
Mumbai / Bangalore / Gurgaon
Responsibilities
- Install and configure OpenBuildings Designer across user systems and servers.
- Set up and manage WorkSets and WorkSpaces for consistent project environments.
- Customize Data Group System for project-specific data requirements.
- Develop and maintain company BIM standards within OBD.
- Manage user roles and permissions within the OBD environment.
- Coordinate with IT for hardware, network, and storage requirements.
- Integrate OBD with ProjectWise for document and model management.
- Create and maintain drawing seeds, annotation cells, and templates.
- Support multi-discipline collaboration (architecture, structural, MEP).
- Configure and manage compound cells and parametric components.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 19650, COBie).
- Train users on OBD tools, workflows, and best practices.
- Provide technical support and resolve user issues efficiently.
- Monitor software performance and troubleshoot system issues.
- Apply updates, patches, and service packs to maintain software health.
- Automate repetitive tasks using VBA, Python, or Generative Components.
- Document configuration changes and maintain version control.
- Coordinate with Bentley support for advanced troubleshooting.
- Manage backups and recovery plans for project data.
- Support federated model coordination and clash detection workflows.
- Validate data integrity across disciplines and models.
- Participate in BIM execution planning and project setup.
- Support IFC export/import workflows for interoperability.
- Ensure alignment with client BIM requirements and deliverables.
Required skills and experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, suitable for technical and collaborative environments.
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering with 12 to 15+ years of experience in plant engineering projects across Nuclear, M&M, Industrial and multidisciplinary sectors.
- Proven experience in preparing technical documentation such as feasibility studies, specifications, method statements, design reports, construction drawings, and BOQs.
- Skilled in project planning, cost estimation, and tracking progress of engineering deliverables within budget and schedule, including familiarity with change control processes.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools, with strong IT literacy and a good understanding of infrastructure and hardware relevant to engineering environments.
Desirable skills and Experience
- Extensive experience with Bentley OpenBuildings Designer (OBD) and related BIM platforms, with the ability to manage and coordinate federated 3D models across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
- Proficient in setting up and managing clash detection workflows within OBD, including rule-based validation, clash resolution strategies, and model navigation for issue identification.
- Skilled in using Bentley Review or Navigator for visualizing model conflicts, tracking issues, redlining, and generating coordination reports for design teams.
- Demonstrated ability to handle large-scale OBD models, ensuring data consistency and seamless collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of BIM standards and digital delivery workflows, particularly in the context of building and infrastructure projects.
- Experience with automation and customization tools, such as Generative Components, .NET, or Python, to enhance OBD functionality and streamline modeling tasks.
- Familiarity with Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms, especially Bentley ProjectWise or Connected Projects, for managing project data, version control, and collaborative workflows.
Required attributes
- High performing ability to work and integrate into multi-disciplinary teams and work independently. Ensuring your work is to the highest appropriate standards and in compliance with AtkinsRalis quality systems and standards.
- Energetic and enthusiastic, with the desire to take on extra responsibilities and constantly upskilling team and oneself.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication within a business environment.
- Ability to exercise initiative, take ownership of project issues and work independently with excellent time management skills.
- You will demonstrate a high level of commitment, flexibility and be eager to accept responsibility and learn new skills, whilst always exercising an active interest in helping to solve technical problems faced by any member of the team.
- You will act with integrity and professionalism, gaining the trust of colleagues and setting an example to junior staff.
Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Performance Incentives.
- Employees Provident Fund Scheme (PF).
- Medical Insurance for employees and immediate dependents.
- Accident Insurance coverage for the employee.
About us
Atkins Realis GTCs Nuclear, Industrial, and M&M division plays a key role in delivering complex Plant Engineering projects globally. With strong multidisciplinary expertise, we support major initiatives from start to finish. Our goal is to lead the infrastructure consultancy space by leveraging BIM and digital innovation to drive industry transformation.
