CDE Manager

Role overview

CDE governance and delivery

• Administer the client-designated CDE, expected to be Aconex, including structures, naming, status codes, metadata, and workflows.
• Develop CDE procedures, contribute to systems gap analysis, and connect the CDE with Coreworx, ACC, the federated model, and Master Data Set.
• Manage user access, publish controlled information, support document control, and maintain traceability for Field Design outputs and interface closure.
• Audit information quality, report CDE KPIs, support licence specification and training, and deliver onboarding.
• Support handover of as-built, AIM, O&M, and interface close-out information.

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Information Management, or a related field; at least five years of relevant experience on large-scale infrastructure or building projects.
• Proven implementation of ISO 19650-compliant processes on multi-project programmes or giga-projects.
• Advanced knowledge of CDE/document platforms, particularly Aconex and Autodesk Construction Cloud; knowledge of BIM, EIR, BEP, MIDP/TIDP, EDMS, and approval workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Power BI and Coreworx/platform integration experience are preferred or advantageous.
• Saudi Arabia/GCC project experience, international engineering or construction company experience, and ISO 19650 or Aconex/ACC certifications are preferred or assets.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, organization, proactive risk identification, coordination, and communication.

Location and languages

• The role is expected to be based on site in Riyadh and requires mobilization within short timeframes.
• Strong proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory.