Document Controller Lead - Saudi National
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities.
Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:**
Parsons are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented **Document Controller Lead - Saudi National** to oversee all document management and control activities for a large-scale airport development program.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project documentation systems, ensuring compliance with document control procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting efficient information flow across multidisciplinary teams.
The role requires strong organizational skills, leadership capability, and experience working on complex infrastructure or aviation projects.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in document control, including experience leading document control teams on large construction, infrastructure, or airport projects.
What You'll Be Doing;
- Establish and maintain project document control systems, processes, and procedures in accordance with project and client requirements.
- Manage the receipt, registration, distribution, tracking, filing, and archiving of all project documentation.
- Ensure all incoming and outgoing documents are properly controlled, logged, and transmitted in a timely manner.
- Maintain document numbering systems, revision controls, and document workflows.
- Administer and maintain electronic document management systems (EDMS) and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, project procedures, and quality management requirements.
- Monitor document control activities to ensure alignment with contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Support audits and ensure all records are maintained in an audit-ready condition.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, commercial, and client teams regarding document submissions and approvals.
- Serve as the focal point for document control matters between contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Track document review cycles and follow up on overdue submissions and approvals.
- Facilitate efficient communication and information flow across project teams.
- Prepare regular reports on document status, submission logs, outstanding actions, and workflow performance.
- Monitor KPIs related to document turnaround times and compliance metrics.
- Provide accurate reporting to project management and stakeholders.
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
- Lead and supervise document controllers and administrative support staff.
- Provide training and guidance on document control procedures and systems.
- Allocate workload effectively and ensure team productivity and quality standards are maintained.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure proper maintenance and archiving of all project records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage final handover documentation, as-built records, and closeout documentation.
- Ensure secure storage and retrieval of confidential and sensitive documents.
- Support project closeout activities and long-term records retention requirements.
What Required Skills You'll Bring;
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in document control within construction, infrastructure, or airport projects.
- Experience leading document control functions on large-scale or multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong understanding of project documentation processes and workflows.
- Proficiency in EDMS platforms such as Aconex, SharePoint, Documentum, or similar systems.
- Strong knowledge of document control standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and coordination abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring;
- Experience working on airport, aviation, or mega infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of ISO quality management systems and compliance standards.
- Experience managing document control during project closeout and handover phases.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
- 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!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices.
- To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing.
Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you.
Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees.
Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program.
Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all.
At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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