Lead BIM Coordinator for Hyperscale Data Centers

Jacobs; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced BIM Coordinator to join our team working on hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary models, ensure alignment with BEP and project standards, and support constructability reviews to optimize delivery.

You will conduct clash detection and model reviews across Architectural, Structural, MEP, ICT, and specialist systems, maintain the project CDE, and deliver model-based reporting for project management and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in BIM Management or Digital Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in BIM coordination, design coordination, or digital engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience on Hyperscale Data Centers, Tier III/Tier IV Data Centers, Mission-Critical Facilities, or Digital Infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models involving Architectural, Structural, MEP, ICT, and specialist systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BIM activities across all project disciplines including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), ICT, ELV, and Civil works.
• Manage federated BIM models and ensure compliance with BEP, employer information requirements, and project standards.
• Review, monitor, and validate consultant and contractor BIM deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Ensure BIM models are maintained, updated, and accurately reflect approved design changes and construction progress.
• Establish model coordination procedures and workflows to support efficient project delivery.
• Support implementation of BIM standards, protocols, naming conventions, and data management procedures.
• Coordinate BIM models associated with hyperscale data centers, including data halls and central utility plants.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary coordination of mission-critical systems including power distribution networks, UPS systems, diesel generators, transformers, chilled water systems.
• Ensure coordinated integration of architectural, structural, MEP, and ICT systems to support data center reliability.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential design, installation, and operational conflicts before construction activities commence.
• Conduct regular BIM coordination reviews and clash detection exercises using federated models.
• Identify, track, and manage design and construction clashes between disciplines.
• Coordinate resolution of clashes and interface issues with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare clash reports, coordination logs, and action trackers.
• Monitor closure of identified issues and maintain accurate records of coordination outcomes.
• Support construction supervision teams through model-based reviews and coordination activities.
• Verify BIM models align with approved construction documentation and shop drawings.
• Assist site teams in resolving design discrepancies, field coordination issues, and constructability challenges.
• Support development and review of temporary works models where required.
• Monitor model updates to reflect as-built conditions throughout project execution.
• Generate model-based reports, visualizations, and project coordination outputs.
• Support BIM-based project tracking, quantity extraction, and progress monitoring activities.
• Maintain project Common Data Environment (CDE) and ensure document control procedures are followed.
• Prepare BIM progress reports and coordination summaries for project management and client review.
• Support digital handover and asset information requirements at project closeout.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, project managers, design teams, and construction supervision personnel.
• Facilitate BIM coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Provide technical support regarding BIM standards, workflows, and project requirements.
• Assist in developing BIM best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Skills

BIM coordination

Design coordination

Digital engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced BIM Coordinator to join our team working on hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary models, ensure alignment with BEP and project standards, and support constructability reviews to optimize delivery.

You will conduct clash detection and model reviews across Architectural, Structural, MEP, ICT, and specialist systems, maintain the project CDE, and deliver model-based reporting for project management and client