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Responsibilities
- Operate and manage the ESRI GIS platform, implementing policies and procedures for geospatial data standardization
- Review and integrate consultant/contractor GIS submittals into the Client's GIS platform, ensuring compliance with BIM and CAD
- Conduct spatial analyses (e.g., modeling, geostatistics) and create maps/dashboards using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise
- Validate GIS data accuracy, maintain metadata, and document workflows in Aconex
- Coordinate with delivery partners, design consultants, and stakeholders for GIS related permitting and interface management
- Provide GIS deliverables for master planning, regulatory approvals, and handover
- Align GIS workflows with other delivery partners' systems and propose enhancements to tools like Fuzor or Autodesk Vault
- Guide GIS technicians and train Client staff/contractors on GIS best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of GIS experience, ideally in urban development or mega projects
- Expertise in ESRI platforms (ArcGIS Pro, Online, Enterprise)
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or SQL for automation
- Experience with BIM/CAD integration
- GCC project experience preferred
- Saudi national with valid GOSI Certification and Government ID
- Fluent in English; Arabic preferred
- On site in Qiddiya or willingness to relocate
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Position Overview
- As a mid level GIS Specialist, you will manage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support the planning, design, construction, and handover of Qiddiya's assets.
- Using ESRI based platforms, you will deliver geospatial insights for Districts, Zones, and Precincts, ensuring data integration and compliance with project standards.
- This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to Client systems (e.g., ESRI GIS, Aconex), and a commitment to Saudization requirements.
- On site work in Qiddiya or relocation is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- GIS Management: Operate and manage the ESRI GIS platform, implementing policies, templates, and procedures for geospatial data standardization.
- Data Integration: Review and integrate consultant/contractor GIS submittals into the Client's GIS platform, ensuring compliance and interoperability with BIM and CAD.
- Spatial Analysis: Conduct spatial analyses (e.g., modeling, geostatistics) and create maps/dashboards using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to support decision making.
- Quality Assurance: Validate GIS data accuracy, maintain metadata, and document workflows in Aconex, aligning with Qiddiya's standards.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with delivery partners, design consultants, and stakeholders (e.g., Saudi Heritage Commission) for GIS related permitting and interface management.
- Project Support: Provide GIS deliverables for master planning, regulatory approvals (e.g., CSP), and handover, supporting the Integrated Master Programme.
- System Alignment: Align GIS workflows with other delivery partners' systems, proposing enhancements to tools like Fuzor or Autodesk Vault as needed.
- Mentorship: Guide GIS technicians and train Client staff/contractors on GIS best practices.
Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of GIS experience, ideally in urban development or mega projects.
- Preferred: Expertise in ESRI platforms (ArcGIS Pro, Online, Enterprise), BIM/CAD integration, and GCC project experience.
Skills and Competencies
- Technical: Proficient in ESRI GIS, Python/JavaScript/SQL for automation, and database management (e.g., PostgreSQL). Skilled in cartography, spatial data formats, and BIM/CAD integration.
- Analytical: Advanced spatial analysis and visualization for complex project needs.
- Communication: Strong English skills (Arabic a plus) to convey technical data to stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Independent troubleshooting of GIS data/software issues.
- Project Management: Organized to meet deadlines and document in Aconex.
- Collaboration: Team oriented, aligning with Client IT/governance policies.
- Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Aconex.
Saudization Requirements
- Nationality: Saudi national with valid GOSI Certification and Government ID.
- Group: Group B (professionals, degree/certified specialists).
Additional Requirements
- Location: On site in Qiddiya or willingness to relocate.
- Language: Fluent in English; Arabic preferred.
- Systems: Use ESRI GIS, Aconex, Primavera P6 per Client IT policies.
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