Enterprise BIM Transformation & Governance Lead

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a senior BIM leader to set the enterprise BIM strategy and govern delivery across development, design, construction, and operations. You will drive digital transformation, establish standards, and oversee BIM governance and implementation on major capital projects.

Leads multi-disciplinary teams, partners with procurement, and guides senior leadership on BIM maturity and innovation opportunities. Strong communication and industry engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (architecture/engineering/construction management)
• Master's degree preferred
• Industry certifications (BuildingSMART, PMP, RICS, Autodesk, ISO 19650) preferred
• 12–15+ years of BIM/digital engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the application and execution of the enterprise BIM strategy within the Master Development Unit.
• Establish BIM governance frameworks, standards, templates, and QA processes.
• Lead BIM implementation across major capital projects with consistency to BIM requirements.
• Drive integration of BIM with digital delivery platforms, CDE, GIS, digital twins, and asset information systems.
• Oversee BIM execution planning, model management, information management, and data governance.
• Collaborate with Development, Design, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Operations, and Technology teams to maximize BIM value.
• Monitor BIM maturity, project compliance, performance metrics, and effectiveness across the portfolio.
• Establish BIM capability development programs and training initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance digital project delivery and asset management.
• Provide strategic guidance on BIM requirements during procurement and contractor selection.
• Manage BIM implementation budgets and external service providers.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and technical committees.

Skills

BIM leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Executive communication

Strategic problem solving

Digital delivery strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Digital Engineering/Information Management

Master's degree preferred

BuildingSMART Certification, PMP, RICS, Autodesk Professional Certifications, ISO 19650 Certification, or equivalent preferred

Job description

Set the strategic direction and lead the enterprise-wide application of the organization’s BIM strategy within the Master Development Unit, converting corporate priorities into an integrated, governed delivery framework that drives transformation, strengthens lifecycle decision-making, and maximizes long-term development and asset value.

Drive digital transformation by establishing BIM standards, frameworks, technologies, and operating models that improve collaboration, project delivery performance, data quality, and operational efficiency.

Provide executive leadership for BIM adoption across projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, industry best practices, and digital delivery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the application and execution of the organizational enterprise BIM strategy within the Master Development Unit, translating enterprise priorities into governed delivery across development, design, construction, and operations to maximize long-term asset value.

• Establish BIM governance frameworks, standards, protocols, templates, and quality assurance processes.

• Lead BIM implementation across major capital projects, ensuring consistency and compliance with organizational BIM requirements.

• Drive integration of BIM with digital delivery platforms, Common Data Environments (CDE), GIS, digital twin technologies, asset information systems, and project management tools.

• Oversee BIM execution planning, model management, information management, and data governance activities.

• Collaborate with Development, Design, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Operations, and Technology teams to maximize BIM value and adoption.

• Monitor BIM maturity, project compliance, performance metrics, and implementation effectiveness across the portfolio.

• Establish BIM capability development programs, training initiatives, and knowledge-sharing practices.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry innovations to enhance digital project delivery and asset management capabilities.

• Provide strategic guidance on BIM requirements during procurement, consultant engagement, and contractor selection processes.

• Manage BIM implementation budgets, resources, and external service providers.

• Represent the organization in industry forums, technical committees, and stakeholder engagements related to BIM and digital delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Digital Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.

• Master's degree preferred.

• BuildingSMART Certification, PMP, RICS, Autodesk Professional Certifications, ISO 19650 Certification, or equivalent preferred.

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in BIM, digital engineering, design management, project delivery, or construction technology

• Leading BIM implementation on large-scale real estate, infrastructure, mixed-use, or mega-development projects.

• Developing BIM standards, governance frameworks, and digital delivery strategies.

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across design, engineering, construction, and operational functions.

• Implementing BIM technologies, information management systems, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Advising senior leadership on digital delivery strategy, BIM maturity, and innovation opportunities.