Senior GIS Manager

About the Role

Mace is seeking a Senior GIS Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This part-time role involves working on one of Saudi Arabia's largest programs, a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead integrated teams throughout the project phases, combining construction expertise with consultancy to achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery teams throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring BIM and digital processes are effectively embedded and aligned with Mace standards.
• Assess project resourcing requirements and support recruitment and capability development within BIM teams.
• Develop and implement BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), information requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, EIR), and client digital handover strategies in line with ISO 19650.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, assurance, and security protocols for information management, including oversight of model production, checking, and digital handover.
• Lead the development of BIM standards, methods, procedures, shared resources, and object libraries aligned with organisational strategy.
• Monitor compliance with applicable standards and regulations, driving continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance digital delivery.
• Oversee and optimise the use of digital platforms (*, Autodesk Construction Cloud), ensuring effective document control, coordination, and information exchange.
• Support project planning and delivery through model-based inputs, including construction sequencing and cost planning.
• Provide training, upskilling, and knowledge sharing to client teams, project managers, and design teams to strengthen digital capability.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement, effectively influencing senior stakeholders and fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Stay informed on industry developments and emerging technologies, integrating innovations to enhance BIM processes and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during work delivery.

Company Values

Mace operates with a core set of values that guide its work and team interactions:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: Championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, with an understanding of well-being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: Owning the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes, and building long-term relationships with clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: Influencing positive outcomes within the industry while aligning with compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: Championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring people and teams to develop.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is offered on a part-time basis. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates. The company is open to discussing flexible and hybrid working options where suitable for the role.