GIS Specialist

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Position:

The GIS Specialist will support the GIS Lead in the Program/Interface Support Consultant (PISC) services of the PIF client Riyadh programme, producing, validating and maintaining the programme GIS data, layers and dashboards as part of the Master Data Set, and supporting data validation, data integration (ETL) and model-based interface management activities.

Requirements:

• Create, update and maintain programme GIS datasets, layers, attributes and metadata in accordance with the Client’s EIR, the Master Data Set data model and attribute schema and PBS coding.
• Carry out data validation of incoming GIS data, asset register and Location Register information, checking completeness, accuracy, geometry, topology, uniqueness of IDs and consistency with the federated BIM model.
• Support the Initiation phase Data Validation Report and the related corrective actions and the preparation of corrected baseline datasets.
• Develop and run ETL workflows (e.g. FME) for automated validation and synchronisation between BIM, GIS and registers and for data extractions to the Master Systems Integrator (MSI).
• Maintain the GIS layer of Interface Points and interface zones, keeping it synchronised with the Interface Management Tracker in Coreworx and update Interface Point status and attributes up to closure.
• Perform spatial analysis and overlays of package boundaries, networks, temporary areas and land allocations to support interface identification.
• Prepare maps, web maps and dashboards integrating Coreworx, clash and GIS data, including map views of Interface Points by criticality, for the Interface Working Group and programme reporting.
• Update logistics, access and land release maps in coordination with the Site-Wide Logistics Contractor (SWLC).
• Publish and manage content on the programme GIS platform, maintaining data lineage, version control, baselines and access permissions.
• Report data gaps, discrepancies and quality issues to the GIS Lead and support their timely resolution and the calculation of data quality KPIs.
• Any additional related and similar activities consistent with the expertise required to complete assigned tasks.
  
  

Job Knowledge

• Good knowledge of GIS data management, coordinate systems, geoprocessing, data validation and cartographic principles.
• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise/Online and Esri Geo-BIM, FME and SQL/spatial databases; knowledge of Python and Power BI is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret survey, CAD, BIM, planning and engineering information and to integrate it into GIS structures.
• Understanding of asset and location registers, attribute schemas and coding systems.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant GIS production, analysis and data management experience, including at least 5 years of experience in the Middle East and 5 years of experience on similar projects.
• Experience working within an international engineering, project management or construction company is preferred. Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is an advantage.
• Esri Technical Certification and/or FME Certified Professional are preferred.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy and traceability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions early.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a multicultural project environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability and professional judgement.
• Availability to be based on site in Riyadh, in line with the project deployment plan, and to mobilise within short timeframes.
  
  

Strong proficiency in English; Arabic language capability is an advantage