Abdelhamid Abdullah, PhD, PMP

Digital Delivery Lead | BIM & Digital Twin Manager — NEOM Giga-Projects (EGEC) | PhD · PMP · RICS | ISO 19650 Information Management

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Digital Delivery Leader & Information Manager with 15+ years of experience driving project governance, Digital Twin strategies, and 4D simulations across giga-projects in KSA and Egypt (e.g., NEOM, RCJ, NUPCO). Holds an MSc. and PhD. in Engineering, with deep expertise in using BIM-integrated simulation tools to enhance constructability, project delivery, and asset management. Certified RICS, Autodesk Professional with a strong background in process automation and information management. Successfully led EGEC’s certification for ISO 19650-1:2018, establishing standardized BIM workflows and compliance frameworks, and directed the transformation of complex BIM data into GIS-ready assets for NEOM infrastructure.

Experience

  • EGEC-KSA (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • BIM MANAGER | INFORMATION MANAGER
      Sep 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
      Present

    • Present
      I played a pivotal role in managing the Information Management lifecycle for the NEOM project, ensuring adherence to digital protocols and enhancing project workflows. • Oversaw the technical review of GIS submissions, integrating BIM data for effective project tracking. • Established digital information workflows, managing BIM asset models for seamless lifecycle integration. • Authored key deliverables, including Constructability Reports and simulation presentations, to support project objectives.

    • BIM MANAGER | INFORMATION MANAGER
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Managed BIM delivery and digital coordination for The Line – NEOM Spine Water Transmission Project. • Developed advanced automation scripts for modeling culvert structures at LOD 400, enhancing integration of civil inputs. • Provided technical leadership to the EGEC BIM team, supporting information structuring and automated modeling workflows. • Coordinated with NEOM GIS departments to validate parametric BIM inputs against GIS spatial requirements.

  • Lecturer at The American University in Cairo
    Aug 2017 - Feb 2026 · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Design, Model, and Simulate Construction Systems Course. Assist in the 4D simulation application using BIM tools. Simulate App in Construction Course “for graduate students”. Provide support in the simulation application “Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and Agent-Based Simulation (ABS)” using Anylogic software. Senior Project II. Support the senior student in Division 3 of thesis II. Mainly, responsible for the BIM modelling and 4D simulation section.

  • Lecturer at Helwan University
    Dec 2013 - Feb 2026 · 12 yrs 3 mos

    Teach and assist in the essential and advanced computer applications, BIM tools, and energy modeling for architects as a major part of technology courses for the junior and senior students.

  • BIM Manager at EGEC
    Jun 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    I successfully led the BIM implementation for the RCJ Schools Digital Twin initiative, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the project lifecycle. • Acted as Information Management Representative during EGEC’s ISO 19650-1:2018 certification, aligning BIM systems with global standards. • Authored key project documents, including the Project Implementation Plan and BIM Execution Plan. • Managed the development of BIM methodologies, embedding automation into design-to-delivery workflows. • Ensured model quality and compliance, achieving full acceptance for Digital Twin integration.

  • Automation Engineer at Innova Technologies Inc., Structural Engineers
    Oct 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    As part of the automation team at Innova Technologies Inc., I played a pivotal role in developing an application that automated the production of structural shop drawings for the Cairo Monorail project. My responsibilities included creating parametric BIM models and applying advanced Revit/Dynamo scripting techniques to streamline workflows. This effort significantly reduced manual drafting time while ensuring compliance with project standards.