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Job Description:
Document Controller
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for a talented Document Controller to join our team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will perform a variety of document control functions to support project delivery and departmental operations, ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant, and readily accessible.
What You'll Be Doing
Coordinate the flow of documents between project operations, engineering disciplines, construction teams, and other department groups.
Apply strong knowledge of document control processes and electronic document management systems to manage project documentation.
Process multiple document types through all procedural steps in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Ensure document control requirements—such as document numbering, revision control, and approval signatures—are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.
Receive, register, track, and monitor documents using standard document management tools (including and ), maintaining databases and producing logs, transmittals, and other reports as required.
Enter data and generate reports using standard office automation tools and department-specific applications.
Scan and index documents for electronic storage, ensuring accuracy and ease of retrieval.
Maintain and update established document distribution systems and schedules aligned with client, project, department, and supplier requirements.
Expedite the review, approval, and release of supplier and internally produced documents to meet project deadlines.
Perform general administrative and clerical tasks related to document control (e.g., light typing, filing, answering phones, messenger service).
Support and guide junior document control staff in the implementation of project-specific procedures and standards.
Collaborate as a proactive team player, working well with others and contributing to a deadline-driven environment.
Perform other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities as assigned.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
A Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline.
Minimum 5 years of document control experience in an engineering design or consulting environment.
Strong keyboard skills and solid working knowledge of Ms Windows and related software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Proven experience working with electronic document management systems, specifically Aconex and Paradox.
Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Abu Dhabi resident will be given preference.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Experience with additional electronic document management systems or collaboration platforms beyond Aconex and Paradox.
Familiarity with engineering and construction documentation standards and terminology.
Experience supporting large, multi-disciplinary projects in the infrastructure or construction sector.
Ability to train, mentor, or support junior team members in document control procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.
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Skills Required
- Degree or Diploma in a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years document control experience in an engineering design/consulting environment
- Proficient keyboard skills and working knowledge of MS Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
- Experience working with Asite
- Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
