Assistant Vice President – Digital Engineering

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate development firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Assistant Vice President of Digital Engineering. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation of digital initiatives including BIM and GIS across various projects. Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in digital engineering with a strong technical background in smart systems, project management, and stakeholder coordination. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in digital engineering.
• Experience with smart systems, BIM, GIS, and project delivery.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and digital twin frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of digital engineering programs.
• Manage timelines and milestones for project quality.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants.
• Review BIM, GIS outputs for compliance with digital standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Clear communication

BIM expertise

GIS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MSc degree

Certifications in BIM

Certifications in GIS

Certifications in Smart City technologies

Tools

BIM software (Revit, Navisworks)

GIS tools (ArcGIS)

Scan-to-BIM platforms

Digital tools (CDEs)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Driving the implementation of digital initiatives across BIM, GIS, Smart Cities & Homes, and Digital Construction. Working closely with internal departments and external consultants, the AVP ensures digital engineering initiatives are aligned with Aldar’s broader development and operational goals. The role contributes to shaping digital standards and roadmaps while ensuring projects are executed efficiently, at scale, and with the highest level of technical quality.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the execution of digital engineering programs across active developments.
• Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure quality and alignment with program objectives.
• Participate in digital roadmap planning, evaluations of new technologies, and rollout of scalable workflows.
• Own project documentation and technical reviews and the implementation of smart cities systems such as PSIM, Building Twins, IoT Platforms, and related technologies.
• Coordinate with internal teams across Development, Design, Construction, and Operations to ensure alignment and integration of digital initiatives.
• Manage external consultants to ensure deliverables meet technical standards and project requirements.
• Review and approve BIM, GIS, and smart systems outputs for compliance with Aldar’s digital standards.
• Facilitate onboarding, briefings, and handovers for delivery partners and internal team members.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of digital engineering frameworks, including Smart Cities Blueprints, EIRs, BEPs, and data models.
• Identify and manage delivery risks and drive continuous improvement across digital workstreams.
• Ensure effective use of BIM and GIS authoring tools, model checkers, CDEs, and reality capture platforms.
• Validate outputs from scan-to-BIM, GIS mapping, and smart system implementations for technical quality and accuracy.
• Maintain oversight of the integration of digital engineering deliverables with platforms like the Aldar Digital Twin and LiveAldar app.

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 8+ Years of progressive experience in digital engineering, including project delivery, coordination, and technology implementation.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Experience in real estate development, smart infrastructure, or construction sectors, with hands‑on exposure to smart systems implementation, BIM, GIS, and reality capture.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Clear communication and documentation skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with Smart Cities and Home Automation is recommended.
• Technical proficiency in BIM (Revit, Navisworks), GIS (ArcGIS), scan‑to‑BIM platforms, digital tools such as CDEs, and model checkers is a preferred.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and consultant teams.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• MSc degree, Certifications in BIM, GIS, or Smart City technologies are a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650, digital twin frameworks, and real estate lifecycle systems preferred.