Document Controller (Saudi National)

About the Role and Company

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Job Summary

We are searching for a seasoned Document Controller to join our Program Management Office (PMO) team in Riyadh on a large, multidisciplinary infrastructure project. This position is client-side and requires hands-on engagement to manage, track, and oversee project documents from various stakeholders including PMCMs, designers, contractors, and internal teams. Ensuring that all information is precise, traceable, compliant, and audit-ready is critical to support reliable reporting and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Register, monitor, manage, and circulate all project-related documents such as drawings, submittals, correspondence, RFIs, and reports.
• Enforce compliance with established document control protocols, naming standards, and distribution frameworks.
• Maintain rigorous control over document revisions, versions, and statuses.
• Oversee daily operations of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) including platforms like Aconex, Unifier, SharePoint, and Primavera PCM.
• Track submission deadlines, review processes, and approval workflows under PMO governance.
• Identify and follow up on overdue documentation, initiating escalations when necessary.
• Conduct routine audits to verify document completeness, accuracy, and readiness for audits.
• Assist with archiving, project handover, and closure in line with contractual stipulations.
• Serve as the main liaison for document control between PMO, PMCMs, designers, and contractors.
• Collaborate with planning, cost, commercial, and technical teams to ensure consistency among documentation, schedules, and baselines.
• Lead inductions on system use and procedural briefings for PMCMs and contractors.
• Keep detailed document registers, logs, and tracking tools up to date.
• Generate regular reports outlining document statuses and compliance metrics for PMO leadership.
• Support miscellaneous requests from clients and PMO related to document tracking and record management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in document control or information management on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Familiarity with PMC, PMCM, or client-side PMO settings.
• Proficient with EDMS platforms such as Aconex, Primavera PCM/Unifier, SharePoint or equivalents.
• Experience working within Saudi Arabia or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) project environments.

Desired Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining document integrity.
• Understanding document control as a governance function within PMO rather than clerical work.
• Proactive attitude, hands-on involvement, and delivery-driven mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform efficiently under pressure.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Confidence in collaborating with PMCMs and contractors; a cooperative team player.

Additional Information

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, embracing a diverse workforce.

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