Digital Lead (Construction)

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dubai is seeking a Digital Lead to drive digital transformation initiatives across major projects. This role involves integrating advanced digital tools and technologies to enhance project delivery and compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in BIM workflows, digital platforms, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Package

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in leading digital transformation.
• Strong expertise in BIM workflows and digital construction platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across construction projects.
• Oversee BIM implementation and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Integrate digital platforms to optimize workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology

Tools

BIM workflows

CDE systems

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera

Oracle Aconex

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading construction company in Dubai, UAE. Our client isseeking a forward-thinking and experienced Digital Lead to drive and implement digital transformation initiatives across major construction projects in the UAE. This pivotal role involves integrating advanced digital tools, BIM, data analytics, and emerging smart construction technologies to enhance project delivery, efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with local regulations.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of digital transformation initiatives across construction and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee and manage BIM implementation, ensuring alignment and coordination among multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
- Integrate digital platforms such as Common Data Environments (CDEs), IoT sensors, and Digital Twins to optimize workflows from design through operations.
- Champion the adoption of innovative construction technologies, including drones, AI/ML for planning, AR/VR for design visualization, and digital site monitoring solutions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure digital practices are compliant with UAE regulations, smart city initiatives, and sustainability standards like Estidama.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement software solutions including Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera, Oracle Aconex, and other project-specific platforms.
- Establish and manage data governance frameworks, ensuring data security, integrity, and seamless integration across systems.
- Drive digital capability building by conducting training, workshops, and providing change management support for internal teams.
- Define and track digital KPIs, analyze ROI, and deliver detailed reports on digital progress and performance metrics.

Requirements- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in leading digital transformation within the construction or infrastructure industry.
- Strong expertise in BIM workflows, CDE systems, and digital construction platforms.
- In-depth understanding of UAE construction codes, smart city initiatives, and sustainability frameworks.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with ISO 19650 and digital project delivery standards is highly desirable.

Benefits- Attractive Salary Package + Benefits

Skills

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in leading digital transformation within the construction or infrastructure industry.
- Strong expertise in BIM workflows, CDE systems, and digital construction platforms.
- In-depth understanding of UAE construction codes, smart city initiatives, and sustainability frameworks.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with ISO 19650 and digital project delivery standards is highly desirable.