Document Controller - Infrastructure Projects
Posted date [2026-09-22]
(ID: 52301)
Job Description and Requirements
Document Controller - Infrastructure ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Document Controller
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Filing-Records Management
Experience: Minimum 5 years of document control experience in an engineering design or consulting environment
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons is hiring a Document Controller in Abu Dhabi, UAE to manage project documentation for a major infrastructure assignment. The role will coordinate the controlled movement of information between project operations, engineering disciplines, construction teams, suppliers, and other project groups while maintaining accurate records throughout the document lifecycle.
The position requires practical experience with engineering document control processes and electronic document management systems, including ACONEX and Procore. Responsibilities include document registration and tracking, transmittals, approval workflows, electronic archiving, reporting, controlled distribution, and support for junior document control personnel.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Filing-Records Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No
Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
* Perform document control functions for the assigned infrastructure project.
* Coordinate document flow between project operations, engineering disciplines, construction teams, and other project groups.
* Process project documentation through established procedural steps and approval workflows.
* Apply project-specific document control procedures and guidelines consistently.
* Verify compliance with established document numbering, approval, signature, and distribution requirements.
* Receive, register, track, and monitor incoming and outgoing project documents.
* Maintain document databases, registers, logs, transmittals, and associated records.
* Generate document status reports and other required project information.
* Enter and maintain data using standard office and project-specific applications.
* Scan and archive documents for controlled electronic storage.
Document Distribution and Workflow Control
* Maintain the established document distribution system and schedule based on client, project, department, and supplier requirements.
* Coordinate the circulation of documentation to the appropriate reviewers and recipients.
* Expedite document reviews, signatures, approvals, and releases when required.
* Track supplier and internally generated documents through applicable review and approval stages.
* Maintain organized records to support efficient retrieval and document traceability.
* Help ensure current and approved project information is distributed according to established procedures.
Electronic Document Management
The Document Controller will use ACONEX, Procore, and other applicable project systems to manage document registration, tracking, distribution, reporting, and electronic records. The role requires a sound understanding of both document control processes and the digital systems used to administer engineering and construction documentation.
Team Support and Administration
* Assist junior document control personnel with implementation of project-specific procedures.
* Support consistent document control practices across the project team.
* Coordinate effectively with project personnel and management.
* Perform filing, light typing, telephone support, messenger activities, and other relevant administrative duties when required.
* Manage assigned tasks against project deadlines while working collaboratively with the wider team.
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
* Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years of document control experience in an engineering design or consulting environment.
* Working knowledge of ACONEX and Procore.
* Proficient keyboard and computer skills.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
* Proficiency with relevant word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.
* Ability to work effectively within a deadline-driven project environment.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation provides professional services across engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery. This Abu Dhabi-based Document Controller role supports a major infrastructure project through controlled document workflows, electronic records management, approval tracking, project reporting, information distribution, and coordination across engineering and construction teams.
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
* Perform document control functions for the assigned infrastructure project.
* Coordinate document flow between project operations, engineering disciplines, construction teams, and other project groups.
* Process project documentation through established procedural steps and approval workflows.
* Apply project-specific document control procedures and guidelines consistently.
* Verify compliance with established document numbering, approval, signature, and distribution requirements.
* Receive, register, track, and monitor incoming and outgoing project documents.
* Maintain document databases, registers, logs, transmittals, and associated records.
* Generate document status reports and other required project information.
* Enter and maintain data using standard office and project-specific applications.
* Scan and archive documents for controlled electronic storage.
Document Distribution and Workflow Control
* Maintain the established document distribution system and schedule based on client, project, department, and supplier requirements.
* Coordinate the circulation of documentation to the appropriate reviewers and recipients.
* Expedite document reviews, signatures, approvals, and releases when required.
* Track supplier and internally generated documents through applicable review and approval stages.
* Maintain organized records to support efficient retrieval and document traceability.
* Help ensure current and approved project information is distributed according to established procedures.
Electronic Document Management
The Document Controller will use ACONEX, Procore, and other applicable project systems to manage document registration, tracking, distribution, reporting, and electronic records. The role requires a sound understanding of both document control processes and the digital systems used to administer engineering and construction documentation.
Team Support and Administration
* Assist junior document control personnel with implementation of project-specific procedures.
* Support consistent document control practices across the project team.
* Coordinate effectively with project personnel and management.
* Perform filing, light typing, telephone support, messenger activities, and other relevant administrative duties when required.
* Manage assigned tasks against project deadlines while working collaboratively with the wider team.
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
* Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years of document control experience in an engineering design or consulting environment.
* Working knowledge of ACONEX and Procore.
* Proficient keyboard and computer skills.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
* Proficiency with relevant word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.
* Ability to work effectively within a deadline-driven project environment.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation provides professional services across engineering, infrastructure, design, and project delivery. This Abu Dhabi-based Document Controller role supports a major infrastructure project through controlled document workflows, electronic records management, approval tracking, project reporting, information distribution, and coordination across engineering and construction teams.
