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Job Description:
Document Controller
Abu Dhabi / Al Ain, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Document Controller to join our team!
The Document Controller supports the site supervision team on water distribution network projects for a major utility client in Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra and Al Ain, ensuring that all project documentation is controlled, traceable and available when needed, in line with the Client’s document control philosophy and Parsons quality system procedures.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Receive, register and distribute all incoming and outgoing project documents, including Contractor submittals, shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, letters and transmittals.
- Track the review status of Contractor submittals and alert the supervision team to upcoming and overdue review deadlines, to support the contractual review turnaround.
- Maintain project registers, including submittals, RFIs, inspection requests (WIR / MIR), NCRs, site instructions, test records, correspondence, snags and defects.
- Maintain the electronic document management system and project filing structure, ensuring correct numbering, revision control and traceability.
- Upload and exchange documents through the Client’s document management platform or agreed correspondence system, where access is provided.
- Control the issue of drawings and documents to site, and ensure superseded revisions are withdrawn.
- Compile supporting records for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports.
- Maintain project master files, and assemble as-built records, test certificates and handover documentation for PAC and FAC.
- Prepare document status reports and statistics as requested by the Resident Engineer.
- Ensure all project documentation conforms to the Client’s document control requirements and Parsons quality procedures.
- Support internal and Client audits of document control records.
- Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of project information.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Diploma or degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Computer Applications, Information Management or Engineering).
- Minimum 2 years of document control experience on construction or infrastructure projects, with a preference for consultancy experience in a similar scope of work.
- Strong IT skills in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Working knowledge of electronic document management systems (EDMS) and document numbering and revision control practices.
- Well organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage high volumes of documents across multiple concurrent work sites.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English reading and writing.
- Available on a full-time basis and prepared to work a six-day week as required under the Agreement.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Previous experience on TAQA Distribution (ADDC / AADC) or equivalent utility projects in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with TAQA Distribution document control requirements and correspondence systems.
- Experience with EDMS platforms such as Aconex, ProjectWise, SharePoint or similar.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system document control requirements.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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Skills Required
- Diploma or degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Computer Applications, Information Management, or Engineering
- At least 2 years of document control experience on construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Working knowledge of electronic document management systems, document numbering, and revision control
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to manage high document volumes across multiple sites
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent English reading and writing
- Full-time availability and willingness to work a six-day week as required
- Consultancy experience in a similar scope of work
- Experience on TAQA Distribution, ADDC, AADC, or equivalent utility projects in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain
- Familiarity with TAQA Distribution document control requirements and correspondence systems
- Experience with EDMS platforms such as Aconex, ProjectWise, SharePoint, or similar
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system document control requirements
- Knowledge of Arabic
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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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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.
