Assistant Manager - BIM (CDU4) -

Key Responsibilities

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia's future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture - a 360 km mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we're creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project - it's a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we're hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you're driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up - Qiddiya is calling

• Lead the implementation and governance of BIM strategies across all design and construction stages, ensuring alignment with the client's project delivery objectives.
• Develop, review, and enforce BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and Exchange's Information Requirements (EIRs) in accordance with project-specific goals and contractual obligations.
• Oversee consultants' and contractors' BIM deliverables to ensure compliance with client standards, ISO 19650, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate and monitor model coordination processes, including chairing coordination meetings and reviewing clash detection reports to ensure timely conflict resolution.
• Utilize platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, and Revizto for issue management, model validation, and progress tracking across multiple work packages.
• Drive 4D and 5D BIM integration, collaborating with planning and commercial teams to support cost forecasting, change tracking, and performance analytics through dashboard development.
• Provide regular updates to project management and executive teams via BIM health checks, progress dashboards, and milestone reviews.
• Support digital handover and asset readiness by managing the delivery of COBie data and ensuring alignment with facilities management requirements.
• Champion BIM adoption across all project stakeholders, facilitating onboarding, training, and consistent alignment with the client's digital vision.
• Define and implement comprehensive BIM strategies that support organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Set up and manage the Common Data Environment (CDE) for effective information sharing and collaboration across the project lifecycle.
• Act as a liaison between design consultants, contractors, and the client to ensure project efficiency and effective communication.
• Perform quality assurance checks and identify defects in tools and workflows, supporting continuous improvement in digital delivery.
• In-depth understanding of BIM standards, particularly ISO 19650, digital project delivery frameworks, and full lifecycle BIM applications.
• Proficiency in tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, ACC, Revizto, and Power BI for dashboard reporting and analytics.
• Strong experience managing consultants and contractors, with a demonstrated ability to enforce standards, assess compliance, and lead coordination processes.
• Prior experience in high-profile sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, or hospitality is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capability in developing scalable automation tools for model validation, rapid design reviews, and compliance checking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively, adapt to change, and make data-driven decisions.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Digital Twins, database integration, and cloud-based platforms such as Autodesk Tandem.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline; BIM certification or postgraduate specialization is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the AEC industry with progressive responsibility in BIM management roles.
• Proven experience in large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, preferably on the client-side or within a consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline; BIM certification or postgraduate specialization is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the AEC industry with progressive responsibility in BIM management roles.
• Proven experience in large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, preferably on the client-side or within a consultancy environment.
• Strong experience managing consultants and contractors, with a demonstrated ability to enforce standards, assess compliance, and lead coordination processes.