Senior Document Controller (Arabic Speaker)

Job Description

Senior Document Controller (Arabic Speaker)Dubai, UAEParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Document Controller (Arabic Speaker) to join our team! In this role you will get to performa variety of document control functions for a project or department.What Youll Be Doing:

• Plans, organizes, and implements systems for efficient document processing of all communications, supplier documents, design documents, construction documents or other internal or external documents.
• Coordinates the flow of documents between project operations, engineering disciplines, construction team, or other department groups. Incumbent is typically responsible for a small to medium-sized project.
• Will have knowledge of both the work processes of document control and also the use of electronic systems used to manage documentation.
• Implements document/data management solutions with a primary focus on document control and records management. Administers data/document management applications.
• Processes one or more document types through all procedural steps in accordance with well-defined procedures and guidelines. Ensures that pre-established document control requirements (e.g., which document numbering system will be used how many and which signatures will be required for certain approvals, etc.) are satisfactorily met throughout the duration of the project.
• Receives, tracks, and monitors documents using standard document management programs to register documents, maintain databases, and produces logs, transmittals, and other reports as required. Enters data and produces reports using other standard office automation or department-specific computer applications. Initiates and replies to routine correspondence related to area of responsibility.
• Keeps abreast of department technologies, techniques and services relevant to area of responsibility. Works with other staff members as needed to develop and improve services. Responds to changing technology environment and participates in decision making activities relating to customers needs.
• Provides assistance to users in capturing and locating electronic information.
• Maintains an established data distribution system and schedule for the assigned project based upon client, project, department, and supplier requirements. May revise system or schedule as required to ensure timely approvals and distribution. Expedites review, signature approval, and release of supplier and internally produced documents.
• Verifies retention requirements, arranges document cataloging, packing, and long-term storage or disposal of appropriate documents at time of closeout. Manages scheduled destruction of archived documents according to company and/or Client guidelines provides assistance with document retrieval.
• Assists junior document control staff to ensure effective implementation of project-specific procedures.
• Serves as liaison between support group, home office and field personnel. Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization.
• Delegates and directs the work activities of project document control team.
• Performs other duties commensurate with functional level and responsibilities.
• Contributes as a team player who is deadline driven and works well with others.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills Youll Bring:

• Must be graduate, plus 8+ years of related work experience, with at least 3 years in document controls (or an equivalent combination of formal education and work experience) in Construction or Engineering companies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in document control from the project initiation to close out phases, utilizing computer-based systems (Primavera Contract Management/ EDMS), within the framework of an integrated project services function for the effective management of a wide range of concurrent projects.
• Knowledgeable of document control work processes and utilization of electronic systems for document management, as well as corporate procedures related to document management.
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Assignments will require a working knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems. Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.
• Ability to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and company policies and procedures are required.
• Must also possess a thorough knowledge of database concepts, project-related software, and the ability to train others in its use.
• Good oral and written English language, with good computer skills.
• Fluent in Arabic would be an added advantage

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Keyskills :
Database Concepts Ms Office Excel English Language Edms Powerpoint Document Control Microsoft Word Arabic Computer Skills

About Company

Parsons Corporation (Parsons) is an American technology-focused defense, intelligence, security, and infrastructure engineering firm headquartered in Centreville, Virginia. The company was founded in 1944.
Parsons has more than 16,000 employees across 24 countries. Carey Smith serves as Chairwoman, President, and CEO of Parsons.
The company has been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 13 consecutive years.