Civil 3D Lead (Infrastructure & Utilities)Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil 3D Lead to lead and manage Civil 3D modeling, BIM coordination, and technical delivery for infrastructure and civil engineering projects, with a strong focus on wet and dry utility networks.

The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in Autodesk Civil 3D, particularly in utility modeling, road infrastructure, drainage, grading, and site development. The candidate will be responsible for leading the Civil 3D team, managing model quality, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of BIM models and engineering documentation in accordance with project requirements and Middle East engineering standards.

The candidate must possess strong technical expertise in utility modeling, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, irrigation, electrical, telecom, and other underground utility networks.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage Civil 3D modeling and documentation activities for infrastructure projects.
- Take ownership of Civil 3D deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, model quality, and compliance with project requirements.
- Lead the development and coordination of wet and dry utility models, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, irrigation, electrical, telecom, and other underground services.
- Develop and manage complex utility networks, including pipe networks, pressure networks, profiles, utility corridors, and associated infrastructure components.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of utility layouts, longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, sections, details, and construction drawings.
- Manage road alignments, profiles, assemblies, corridors, surfaces, grading, and earthwork modeling.
- Review utility alignments, levels, gradients, clearances, and crossings to identify potential conflicts with other infrastructure networks.
- Coordinate with design engineers, utility engineers, survey teams, BIM managers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Lead model reviews, clash detection, and coordination activities using Navisworks and other BIM coordination platforms.
- Establish and maintain Civil 3D templates, drawing standards, modeling procedures, naming conventions, and quality control workflows.




- Review team members' models and drawings and provide technical guidance to ensure consistent deliverable quality.
- Manage design changes, technical comments, and model updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate survey information, point clouds, GIS data, external references, and engineering design inputs.
- Support quantity extraction, earthwork calculations, and utility quantity take-offs.
- Manage BIM data exchange and model submissions through Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or other Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
- Ensure compliance with project BIM requirements, ISO 19650 processes, and relevant Middle East authority standards.
- Monitor project progress, allocate modeling tasks, and ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

Technical Skills & Experience
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, with strong hands-on experience in infrastructure modeling and documentation.
- Strong technical expertise in wet and dry utility modeling and coordination.
- Extensive experience in developing and managing:
- Water supply networks.
- Sewerage and foul drainage networks.
- Stormwater drainage networks.
- Irrigation networks.
- Electrical and street lighting duct networks.
- Telecom and communication networks.
- Utility corridors and underground service coordination.
- Pipe networks and pressure networks.
- Utility profiles, sections, and detailed layouts.
- Strong understanding of utility design principles, pipe slopes, invert levels, cover requirements, utility crossings, and clearance requirements.
- Ability to interpret utility design drawings, specifications, survey data, and engineering information.
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Road alignments and profiles.
- Corridors and assemblies.
- Surface modelling and grading.
- Feature lines and earthwork calculations.
- Cross-sections and quantity extraction.
- Strong understanding of AutoCAD standards, layers, blocks, annotation, and drawing production.
- Experience in multidisciplinary BIM coordination and clash management.




- Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM Collaborate Pro, and other CDE platforms.
- Understanding of ISO 19650 BIM processes and information management requirements.
- Ability to establish Civil 3D modeling standards, templates, and quality control procedures.
- Knowledge of Dynamo, scripting, automation, and Civil 3D productivity tools is an added advantage.

Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10–15 years of overall experience, with substantial experience in Civil 3D infrastructure modeling and delivery.
- Proven experience in leading Civil 3D teams and managing infrastructure BIM deliverables.
- Strong experience in wet and dry utility infrastructure projects.
- Middle East project experience, particularly UAE, KSA, Qatar, or other GCC countries, is highly preferred.
- Experience with local authority standards and utility submission requirements is an advantage.

Desired Attributes
- Strong technical leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and coordination skills.
- High attention to detail, particularly in utility levels, gradients, crossings, and network coordination.
- Ability to independently lead Civil 3D modeling and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with engineering and BIM teams.
- Ability to manage multiple project deliverables and meet strict deadlines.
- Proactive approach to improving modeling standards, workflows, and team productivity.

Software Requirements
- Autodesk Civil 3D – Advanced
- AutoCAD – Advanced
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / BIM Collaborate Pro
- Navisworks Manage
- Autodesk InfraWorks – Preferred
- GIS tools – Advantage
- Dynamo / Civil 3D automation tools – Advantage

Position Details Role: Civil 3D Lead – Infrastructure & Utilities

Employment Type: Full-time (In office)

Location: Mumbai

Experience Level: Senior / Lead Professional

Experience Required: 10-15 Years

Project Exposure: Infrastructure, Roads, Wet Utilities, Dry Utilities, Drainage, and Urban Development Projects

Key Requirement: Candidates must have strong hands-on experience in Civil 3D utility modeling and coordination, along with the ability to lead a team and independently manage Civil 3D project delivery.

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