Program Document/Database Control Lead

About the Role

Join Parsons in Abu Dhabi as a Lead Document Controller within the PMO, where you will direct document control and governance efforts across large-scale capital programs. Parsons fosters a culture valuing people, agility, and innovation, empowering employees to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee PMO-wide document control policies, including standards, workflows, naming conventions, and metadata management.
• Maintain master registers encompassing planning, design, drawings, permits, contracts, RFIs, submittals, as-builts, and asset documentation.
• Administer and configure document management and PMIS platforms such as Unifier, SharePoint, ProjectWise, and Aconex to manage roles, permissions, workflows, and integrations.
• Ensure consistency, data quality, security, and traceability of information across all document repositories and program databases, generating dashboards and status reports.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, records retention requirements, public records laws, and contractual documentation obligations.
• Manage submission, review, approval workflows; track submittals, RFIs, and changes to meet contractual deadlines.
• Serve as the primary liaison for document and data control across PMO projects and support teams including project controls, scheduling, and risk.
• Lead, mentor, and train document control staff and PMO partners; monitor KPIs; and implement process improvements and automation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of advanced experience in document control, records, or data management within large capital programs or portfolios.
• Experience in wastewater, water, environmental, or utility infrastructure projects, preferably within a PMO or public agency context.
• Proven expertise in administering enterprise-level EDMS/PMIS for multi-project programs, including development and enforcement of program-level document control standards.
• Strong knowledge of document control processes including lifecycle and version control, with keen attention to detail and data integrity.
• Proficient in major document/PMIS platforms such as Unifier, SharePoint, ProjectWise, and Aconex.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements and regulatory submissions for wastewater utilities.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, coupled with leadership or team management experience.

Additional Information

Parsons promotes equal employment opportunity irrespective of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or genetic information. The company is committed to employee wellbeing and offers extensive opportunities for professional growth.

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