BIM Manager

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

In Saudi Arabia, SYSTRA has been ever present for more than 20 years and continues to expand and play its part in helping the Kingdom achieve its 2030 vision. With 400+ employees SYSTRA is involved in many of the Kingdoms iconic projects.

Within our Consulting business, we have an opportunity to establish a PMO to assist in the delivery of a regreneration programme within Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; within this scope we are looking for a BIM/GIS Manager to join this programme.

The GIS and BIM Manager will be responsible for managing GIS and BIM activities and using GIS and BIM tools and data to and addressing planning and urban design aspects of development at all levels to support decision making within the programme. The role shall include use of GIS and BIM as core tools to create, gather, edit, and manage GIS and BIM data and to coordinate with the RPU team and the wider Urban Planning Department to ensure such information is fully utilized to support all levels and stages of urban and regional planning.

Missions/Main Duties

• Coordinate with other Sectors and Proponents,to ensure GIS and BIM data and processes are coordinated.
• Provide technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to GIS and BIM planning practices and systems.
• Research literature and maintain knowledge of GIS and BIM technologies and best practices.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge and experience of GIS and BIM to review plans, in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Prepare and update GIS data, analyses, maps, reports, and representations (graphical and text) on all aspects of master planning and urban design at varying scales.
• Work with all relevant sectors and departments on resolving or progressing master planning and urban design issues, especially as they pertain to GIS or BIM systems and data.
• Perform tasks in related fields assigned by the Programme Director, including but not limited to presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses, and conduct planning and urban design studies, prepare related reports as required.
• Closely liaise with counterparts on team / consultants to ensure all review comments and recommendations related to GIS and BIM deliverables are fully incorporated into subsequent iterations.
• Participate in developing design review KPI's and lead/champion their implementation in the team.
  
  

Profile/Skills

• 10+ years extensive experience in, and an understanding of, the development of GIS (primary requirement) and BIM systems (secondary requirement) on large multi-disciplinary mixed-use urban planning or urban development projects (residential, commercial, industrial, sports, marine etc.).
• Fully experienced and proficient in the use of ESRI ArcGIS Pro software including data creation and editing, conversion, spatial analyses, topographic analyses, preparation of mapping presentations, etc.
• Fully conversant with latest industry technology, using GIS/BIM capabilities to streamline workflows and incorporate smart solutions into project designs.
• Must have excellent graphic skills and be capable of independent report production and graphic presentations.
• Proven ability to implement design review strategy, problem-solve in real time and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build effective, professional relationships and trust with colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders alike.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written) and a good command of English and ability to present confidently to small and large groups.
• Fully experienced and proficient in using specialist architectural and graphic design programs and applications, e.g., AutoCAD, BIM and graphic illustration software programs such as 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, In-Design preferred.
• Fully experienced and proficient in Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in a relevant design profession such as Master Planning / Urban Design / Architecture / Landscape Architecture / Engineering / Geography / Mapping Sciences, with additional education and/or professional accreditation in GIS and/or BIM systems.
• Minimum 10 years' BIM-related experience working on large urban planning, multi-disciplinary projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Excellent communication skills, with high standard of English (oral and written)
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.