Document Control Professional

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Project Overview:

International Bechtel Company Ltd is providing engineering and project management support to our customer for the development of a next-generation city on the Mediterranean coast. The Project will cover the development of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, tourism amenities, and economic zones.

IMPORTANT: This is initially a short-term single status assignment at the project head office in Abu Dhabi, UAE until November 2025, potentially followed by an on-site project assignment.

Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Project Document Manager (PDM) to lead the Document/Records management scope within an integrated team with our client. The PDM has broad program responsibilities across all functions and disciplines defining and managing the overall Electronic Content Management System (ECMS) scope. In this role, you will be the focal point for document and records management related scope, provide ECMS expertise and support to facilitate suitable and effective management of documentation and records, in conjunction with the project standards and requirements.

Role Overview:

Under the direction of the Project Director, the PDM will establish, plan, control, and direct the full scope of document/records management program and administrative activities for the project.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the configuration and maintenance of the Electronic Content Management System (ECMS) and support the security model based on project needs, to register, control, distribute, transmit, file, and archive project records for a team in multiple locations 
• Plan the scope of document/records management work. Work with all other functions/departments within the integrated team to ensure the document management plan will support all phases of the project, from mobilization to close out.
• Establish priorities, and train personnel to perform their assigned duties for the project 
• Communicate effectively with project team members, client, and field personnel to ensure quality, schedule, and budget are met as defined 
• Manage project access to the ECMS by creating accounts and inviting users to the ECMS, perform associated tasks with ECMS administration, and train others in these tasks 
• Ensure supplier and customer documentation is processed within established schedule standards 
• Keep abreast of department technologies, techniques, and services that become available 
• Plan, organize, and implement systems for efficient document processing, including design and supplier documents, communication, and all other project document types 
• Develop duties and standards, prepare performance reviews, coach individuals in performance enhancement, and provide input for the ranking process 
• Compile information, assess and prepare reports, and establish metrics for document/records management and administrative activities 
• Establish a strategy for the execution of tasks outlined in the contract or scope book 
• Develop and implement the administrative portion of automation and execution plans to include records and information management, document control, office administration, project closeout, records retention, and the ECMS 
• Develop and monitor project budgets for administrative support, prepare trend and scope changes as needed, including staffing forecasts 
• Provide direction and training, partnering with administrative project teams for the processing of documentation 
• Coordinate project close-out activities inclusive of all functional groups represented on the project 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• Must have a minimum of 15 years project-based experience performing document/records management with a focus on configuration of the ECMS, work processes, and coordination of project workflow with other entities. Experience must have been obtained within the past 10 years 
• Must have a minimum of 10 years in a supervisory or leadership role managing a document/records program team. Experience must have been obtained within the past 6 years 
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of recent experience supervising, training, planning, and distributing work to administrative employees. Experience must have been obtained within the past 6 years 
• Advanced experience using Oracle Aconex

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency using standard office automation tools, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word 
• Advanced analytical ability to build and maintain databases and presentations for project and functional management 
• Must be able to organize and prioritize assigned document management tasks 
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Have the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across all levels of the organization 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the right to work in the UAE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in the UAE or the wider Middle East and across a range of projects 
• Four or more years’ experience managing a records/document control program on a Bechtel project 
• At least five years’ experience in the advanced use of Aconex

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