Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

**Overview**
- KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life, delivering end-to-end services from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning, design, and project delivery in the built and natural environments.
- For more than 60 years, KEO has contributed to iconic projects, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities worldwide.
- KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms.
- Ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 firm in the Middle East region in the 2024 WA100 Survey.
- KEO fosters professional development, internal global mobility, and a strong culture of health, well-being, and community engagement, offering competitive benefits and flexible policies.

**Role Summary**
- KEO is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to join its award-winning team in Riyadh, KSA.
- The GIS Specialist supports planning, design, construction, and asset management activities on a mega construction project.
- The role transforms complex datasets into meaningful geospatial insights, maps, dashboards, and digital tools to enable informed decision-making across multidisciplinary teams.

**Responsibilities**

**GIS Data Management & Acquisition**
- Collect, validate, and manage spatial data from multiple sources including GPS surveys, drone imagery, satellite data, BIM models, and contractor submissions
- Maintain and update enterprise GIS databases, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with project standards
- Integrate GIS data with engineering, construction, and asset management systems

**Spatial Analysis & Decision Support**
- Perform spatial analysis to support project planning, construction sequencing, utilities coordination, land use, environmental constraints, and risk assessments
- Analyze geographic patterns and trends related to infrastructure development, logistics, site access, utilities, and environmental considerations
- Provide geospatial insights to management, design teams, and stakeholders

**Cartography & Visualization**
- Produce high-quality maps, dashboards, and reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Develop thematic maps illustrating progress, constraints, utilities, land ownership, and project interfaces
- Ensure adherence to corporate, project, and client cartographic standards and branding

**GIS Application & Tool Development**
- Develop and maintain web-based GIS applications, dashboards, and mobile data collection tools
- Configure GIS tools for site inspections, progress tracking, issue reporting, and asset data capture
- Support integration of GIS with BIM, Digital Twin platforms, and Common Data Environments (CDE)

**Stakeholder Coordination & Support**
- Work closely with engineers, planners, surveyors, contractors, and client representatives to define GIS requirements
- Provide GIS technical support and training to project teams
- Ensure GIS deliverables meet contractual, client, and regulatory requirements

**Quality, Compliance & Best Practices**
- Implement GIS best practices, data governance standards, and quality control procedures
- Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, local standards, and project-specific GIS protocols
- Support continuous improvement of GIS workflows and digital engineering processes

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in GIS
- At least 5+ years of GIS experience within construction, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects
- Strong proficiency in Esri GIS software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
- Experience with spatial data analysis, enterprise geodatabases, and geospatial data models
- Experience with web GIS, dashboards, and mobile data collection applications
- Familiarity with GIS integration with BIM, CAD, and project management systems
- Knowledge of remote sensing, drone data, and satellite imagery is an advantage

**Posted Date**
- This role was posted 2 days ago on 21 January 2026.

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