GIS Manager Real Estate Asset Development

Job Requisition ID: 171655

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

The GIS Manager will lead the development, implementation, and integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across the company. This role ensures the company leverages GIS technologies effectively, integrates them with 3D design, BIM, building management systems, and supports data-driven decision-making for urban planning, traffic analysis, infrastructure, and asset management projects.

What you will do:

Key Responsibilities

GIS Development & Management:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of the company’s GIS platform.
• Ensure data accuracy, scalability, and integration with other systems.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python or equivalent technologies to enhance GIS functionalities.
  
  

Integration with Engineering, BIM & 3D Systems:

• Integrate GIS with 3D modeling and design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Link GIS data with BIM and building management systems for infrastructure and asset lifecycle management.
• Support urban planning and real estate development projects by providing spatial analysis for zoning, land use, and site selection.
  
  

Transportation & Traffic Planning:

• Use GIS for traffic analysis, route optimization, and urban mobility planning.
• Integrate GIS with transportation models to support city-wide traffic and infrastructure management.
  
  

Data Visualization & Management Reporting:

• Create dashboards and interactive reports for upper management to monitor GIS insights, infrastructure, and project performance.
• Maintain governance policies and ensure data standards across all GIS and 3D systems.
  
  

Strategy & Leadership:

• Define the GIS roadmap aligned with corporate goals and urban development strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate with GIS, engineering, and IT teams.
• Collaborate with government authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders for adoption of GIS best practices.
  
  

Required skills to be successful:

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (Python or similar).
• Experience with 3D software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and GIS integration.
• Knowledge of BIM and building management systems integration
  
  

Professional Competencies: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to design workflows linking engineering, asset management, urban planning, traffic analysis, and GIS. - Project management skills with cross-department collaboration. - Ability to create dashboards and reports for management decision-making

What Equips you for the role:

Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in utility infrastructure / civil engineering
• Proven expertise in delivering large-scale and high-value infrastructure construction projects.
• Middle East experience of large-scale projects
  
  

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.

AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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