Summary
Parsons is seeking a Lead Document Controller to lead document control and governance across its PMO in Abu Dhabi. The role covers document standards, registers, submission and approval workflows, platform administration, data quality, compliance, reporting, and staff training. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience on large capital programs or portfolios. Experience with enterprise EDMS/PMIS platforms and water, wastewater, environmental, or similar utility infrastructure is required or preferred.
The posting
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Job Description:
Lead Document Controller (PMO
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Document Controller (PMO to join our team!
What you’ll be doing
Lead PMO-wide document control and governance, including standards, procedures, workflows, naming conventions, and metadata.
Maintain master registers for all key documents (planning/design, drawings/models/specs, permits, contracts/changes, RFIs/submittals/as-builts, O&M and asset information).
Administer and configure document management/PMIS platforms (e.g., Unifier, SharePoint, ProjectWise, Aconex), including roles, permissions, workflows, and integrations.
Ensure data quality, consistency, security, and traceability across all repositories and program databases; produce dashboards and status reports.
Ensure compliance with regulations, records retention laws, public records requirements, and contractual documentation obligations.
Coordinate submission, review, and approval workflows and track submittals, RFIs, and change documentation to meet contractual turnaround times.
Act as the main point of contact for document and data control across all PMO projects and support project controls, scheduling, and risk teams.
Lead and mentor document control staff, deliver training to PMO staff and partners, monitor KPIs, and drive process improvements and automation.
What required skills you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in document control, records, or data management on large capital programs or portfolios.
Prior experience in wastewater, water, environmental, or similar utility infrastructure, preferably in a PMO or public agency.
Demonstrated experience administering enterprise EDMS/PMIS for multi-project programs and developing/enforcing program-level document control standards.
Strong understanding of document control principles, document lifecycle, and version control, with high attention to detail and data integrity.
Proficiency with major document/PMIS platforms used in capital projects (e.g., Unifier, SharePoint, ProjectWise, Aconex).
Familiarity with wastewater utility documentation types and regulatory submittals.
Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders and demonstrated leadership or team lead experience.
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