GIS Specialist - Spatial Systems

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a GIS Specialist - Spatial Systems to support geospatial data integration and spatial analysis for a major development programme. The role emphasizes ESRI platforms, GIS data governance, BIM/CAD coordination, and dashboards for decision support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of GIS experience, strong Python/JavaScript skills, and experience with BIM integration and Aconex documentation.

Qualifications

• Saudi National with valid GOSI and government ID.
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, civil engineering, information systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of GIS experience in urban development, infrastructure, or mega-projects.
• Strong experience with ESRI platforms (ArcGIS Pro/Online/Enterprise) and BIM/CAD coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ESRI GIS platforms per project procedures and governance.
• Review and integrate GIS data from consultants, contractors, and design teams.
• Ensure GIS data is accurate, interoperable, and aligned with BIM/CAD and client standards.
• Perform spatial analysis, geostatistics, and data visualization to support planning decisions.
• Develop maps, dashboards, and web layers for districts, zones, and assets.
• Coordinate with delivery partners and stakeholders on GIS interfaces and submissions.
• Support permitting, regulatory approvals, and master planning with GIS inputs.
• Prepare technical documentation and stakeholder presentation materials.
• Maintain GIS metadata, data lineage, and workflow documentation.

Skills

GIS management

ESRI GIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Spatial analysis

Geospatial modeling

Geostatistics

Cartography

GIS dashboards

Web mapping

GIS data integration

BIM integration

CAD integration

Spatial data formats

Metadata management

Data validation

Geodatabase management

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python scripting

JavaScript

GIS automation

Aconex

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Fuzor

Autodesk Vault

Master planning support

Regulatory approval support

Asset handover

Digital delivery

Data governance

Workflow documentation

Stakeholder coordination

GIS technician mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Aconex

Primavera P6

Fuzor

Autodesk Vault

BIM platforms

CAD systems

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python scripting

JavaScript

Job description

GIS Specialist - Spatial Systems Job Snapshot

Role: GIS Specialist - Spatial Systems | Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Industry: Civil Engineering | Function: Information Technology | Experience: 5 years GIS experience | Job Type: Full-time

GIS Specialist - Spatial Systems is a Civil Engineering opportunity with Parsons Corporation for a Saudi National professional supporting GIS management, geospatial data integration, spatial analysis, and digital project delivery for major Qiddiya development assets. The role focuses on ESRI-based platforms, ArcGIS tools, GIS data governance, BIM and CAD coordination, mapping dashboards, Aconex documentation, and geospatial support for districts, zones, precincts, planning, construction, approvals, and handover activities.

Salary: 18000-30000 (SR) estimated salary range; please confirm final offer with employer.

The GIS Specialist will manage and enhance geospatial information systems used to support planning, design, construction coordination, regulatory approvals, and asset handover across a major development programme. This position helps multidisciplinary teams make better decisions by maintaining accurate spatial data, integrating consultant and contractor submissions, producing maps and dashboards, and ensuring that GIS workflows align with client standards, digital delivery systems, and project governance. The role is especially important for connecting GIS, BIM, CAD, document control, and programme information into a reliable source of location-based intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ESRI GIS platforms in line with project procedures, data policies, naming standards, templates, and governance requirements.
• Review, validate, and integrate GIS data submitted by consultants, contractors, delivery partners, and design teams.
• Ensure GIS data is standardized, accurate, interoperable, and aligned with BIM, CAD, project controls, and client digital delivery requirements.
• Conduct spatial analysis, geospatial modeling, geostatistical reviews, and data visualization to support planning and project decision‑making.
• Develop maps, dashboards, web layers, geospatial reports, and ArcGIS Online or Enterprise outputs for districts, zones, precincts, assets, and infrastructure interfaces.
• Maintain GIS metadata, data lineage, revision records, workflow documentation, and quality control evidence in approved systems such as Aconex.
• Check spatial data accuracy, coordinate systems, attribute completeness, topology, layering, and compliance with Qiddiya project standards.
• Coordinate with delivery partners, design consultants, contractors, client teams, and technical stakeholders on GIS‑related interfaces and submissions.
• Support permitting, regulatory approvals, master planning, and coordination with relevant authorities and stakeholders where GIS information is required.
• Provide GIS deliverables for integrated master planning, construction coordination, CSP‑related approvals, handover planning, and asset information management.
• Align GIS workflows with delivery partner systems and recommend improvements to enhance interoperability, data quality, and reporting efficiency.
• Support integration opportunities involving tools such as Fuzor, Autodesk Vault, BIM platforms, CAD systems, and other project digital environments.
• Troubleshoot GIS data, software, access, mapping, dashboard, and integration issues independently and escalating complex technical risks where needed.
• Guide GIS technicians, support junior team members, and train client staff or contractors on GIS standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, GIS status updates, workflow notes, mapping outputs, and stakeholder presentation materials.
• Maintain compliance with client IT policies, governance controls, data security requirements, and project delivery standards.
• Work on site in Qiddiya or relocate as required to support active project coordination and programme delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Saudi National candidate with valid GOSI certification and Government ID.
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of GIS experience, preferably within urban development, infrastructure, construction, master planning, or mega‑project environments.
• Strong experience with ESRI platforms including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Practical understanding of GIS data management, cartography, spatial data formats, geodatabases, metadata, and geospatial quality control.
• Experience integrating GIS data with BIM, CAD, engineering drawings, asset data, and project information systems.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar tools for GIS automation, data processing, scripting, and workflow improvement.
• Knowledge of database management platforms such as PostgreSQL or similar spatial database environments.
• Skilled in developing dashboards, maps, spatial analysis outputs, and visual tools that communicate technical information clearly.
• Familiarity with Aconex, Microsoft Office, and project documentation workflows.
• Exposure to Primavera P6 or programme‑based reporting environments is an advantage.
• Experience working on GCC projects, large development programmes, or client‑side delivery environments is preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills are required, while Arabic language ability is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, independent problem‑solving ability, and attention to data accuracy.
• Able to work with multidisciplinary teams, delivery partners, contractors, consultants, IT teams, and governance stakeholders.
• Organized approach to deadlines, documentation, data control, and technical coordination.
• Willingness to work on site in Qiddiya or relocate in line with project requirements.

Skills Set

• GIS management
• ESRI GIS
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• Spatial analysis
• Geospatial modeling
• Geostatistics
• Cartography
• GIS dashboards
• Web mapping
• GIS data integration
• BIM integration
• CAD integration
• Spatial data formats
• Metadata management
• Data validation
• Geodatabase management
• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• Python scripting
• JavaScript
• GIS automation
• Aconex
• Microsoft Office
• Primavera P6
• Fuzor
• Autodesk Vault
• Master planning support
• Regulatory approval support
• Asset handover
• Digital delivery
• Data governance
• Workflow documentation
• Stakeholder coordination
• GIS technician mentoring

Why Join Us

This position offers a Saudi National GIS Specialist the chance to contribute to Qiddiya, one of Saudi Arabia's landmark Vision2030 developments, while applying advanced geospatial tools to real planning, construction, and asset delivery challenges. The role provides exposure to ESRI platforms, digital delivery coordination, BIM and CAD integration, multidisciplinary project teams, and large‑scale urban development systems. It is a strong opportunity for a GIS professional who wants to strengthen technical expertise, support national transformation projects, and grow within a respected global infrastructure organization.