Senior GIS Specialist – Spatial Analytics for Mega Projects

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

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.