GIS Specialist – Saudi National

About the role

Parsons is looking for a mid‑level GIS Specialist to join the Qiddiya Project in Riyadh. The role will manage the ESRI‑based GIS platform and provide geospatial insight throughout planning, design, construction and handover phases.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the ESRI GIS platform, establishing policies, templates and procedures for data standardisation.
• Review and integrate consultant and contractor GIS sub‑missions into the client’s GIS environment, ensuring BIM and CAD interoperability.
• Perform spatial analyses, modelling and geostatistics and produce maps and dashboards using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
• Validate GIS data accuracy, maintain metadata and document workflows in Aconex.
• Coordinate with design consultants, delivery partners and stakeholders such as the Saudi Heritage Commission for permitting and interface management.
• Provide GIS deliverables for master planning, regulatory approvals and project handover, supporting the Integrated Master Programme.
• Align GIS workflows with other project systems and propose enhancements to tools like Fuzor or Autodesk Vault.
• Mentor GIS technicians and train client staff and contractors on best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Engineering or a related discipline (as indicated).
• Minimum 6 years (72 months) of professional GIS experience.
• Experience working on large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia is preferred.

Required skills

• ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ESRI GIS platforms
• Python, JavaScript, SQL, PostgreSQL
• AutoCAD, BIM, Autodesk Vault, Fuzor
• Aconex, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office