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About the BIM Specialist Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a BIM Specialist to join our team in Al Khobar, Al Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is assigned to the Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu (RCJY) Digital Twin Delivery Department, reporting directly to the RCJY Digital Twin Delivery Manager. The role serves as a primary interface for A/E/C contractors across all project phases and disciplines, focusing on the implementation and continuous improvement of digital delivery systems.

Role Context and Objectives

The BIM Specialist will function as the key subject matter expert for design, construction, and operations BIM within the RCJY framework. A critical aspect of this role involves educating, training, and supporting in-house engineering and construction teams in the effective implementation of the RCJY Digital Twin Delivery System (DTDS). Furthermore, the Specialist will serve as the custodian of the RCJY Common Data Environment (CDE), overseeing this foundational collaboration application and assisting in its ongoing development and utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the RCJY Digital Twin Delivery framework, including BIM standards, information management processes, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Support the establishment, operation, and adoption of the Common Data Environment (CDE) as the authoritative source of project information, ensuring alignment with RCJY objectives, standards, and digital delivery requirements.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to RCJY personnel on BIM methodologies, information management processes, digital delivery standards, and associated applications.
• Serve as the primary BIM coordination interface with A/E/C contractor BIM Managers and key project stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and issue resolution.
• Monitor and verify contractor BIM implementation, execution strategies, and deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements, RCJY standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage, monitor, and continuously improve the performance, availability, integrity, and user experience of the CDE platform, addressing system issues, user support, permissions, and workflows.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Project DTD Strategy and BIM Execution Plan (BEP) across design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
• Collaborate with the DTD Manager, Engineering, and Construction teams to develop and maintain DTD standards, procedures, BIM object libraries, and information management practices.
• Lead and support training for RCJY staff on the CDE, BIM, and related digital delivery tools and processes.
• Conduct BIM model reviews, audits, clash detection, data validation, and model interrogation to monitor A/E/C contractor compliance and project delivery progress.
• Ensure contractor BIM deliverables comply with Client Information Requirements, RCJY Information Requirements, and applicable industry standards, including BS/PAS 1192.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized degree or diploma in a relevant field (*, drafting technology, engineering, construction, information management, information technology) is preferred; however, equivalent prior experience will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a BIM/VPD related role.
• Experience working on large-scale capital design and construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Document Control, Information Management, Configuration Management, and BIM Common Data Environments.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery processes and digital workflows for large-scale infrastructure, industrial, and linear asset projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in BIM, Digital Twin Delivery (DTD), and information management, with the ability to apply international best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prior experience as a BIM Specialist, BIM Coordinator, or Information Manager, working with multi-discipline design teams, subcontractors, or third-party stakeholders on design and design-build projects.
• Strong understanding of civil and linear infrastructure design workflows, including roadway design, grading, earthworks, utility and pipeline coordination, drainage systems, site development, and corridor-based project delivery.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital delivery and BIM applications, including:
  • Autodesk Civil 3D for corridor modeling, grading, utilities, and earthworks.
  • Autodesk Revit for multidisciplinary BIM authoring and coordination.
  • Navisworks Manage and Solibri for model federation, coordination, validation, and clash detection.
  • Synchro for 4D construction sequencing and simulation.
  • AutoCAD and related Autodesk applications.
  • Oracle Unifier or equivalent project information management systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ProjectWise, with a minimum of three years of experience supporting large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience administering ProjectWise environments, including project setup, folder structures, workflows, security configuration, permissions management, transmittals, document control, and integration with engineering applications.
• Experience supporting collaborative engineering and design environments, ensuring efficient information exchange.
• Experience in developing, documenting, implementing, and continuously improving digital delivery standards, information management procedures, BIM execution plans, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyze, validate, and manage BIM, GIS, survey, and engineering data to support design coordination, construction planning, and Digital Twin initiatives.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain new work processes and technologies across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of coordinating activities among stakeholders, ensuring alignment, timely communication, and successful delivery of project objectives.
• Ability to build productive working relationships and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and develop engineering and construction personnel through coaching and knowledge transfer.
• Proven capability to effectively manage competing priorities while adapting to evolving responsibilities and business needs.
• Quick to learn and apply new technologies, tools, and domains as they become part of the client portfolio.

Work Environment and Application

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar and Al Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.