Project Information Manager - Document Control

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible work options

Training & development

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Project Information Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to lead document and information management across engineering and construction projects. You will oversee enterprise document management, configuration control, and review workflows while guiding a small to mid-sized team.

The role emphasizes coordination with engineering, procurement, and client teams to maintain compliant documentation and efficient information flow on site and in the home office.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is required.
• Thorough knowledge of project information and document management activities.
• Strong proficiency in enterprise document management systems.
• Working capability with relational databases.
• Proficiency with internet-based project collaboration systems.
• Ability to lead an information management function on a small to medium-sized project.
• Ability to supervise, delegate, mentor, evaluate, and train information management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage document and information management across home-office and field environments.
• Oversee internal and external document review processes.
• Maintain document configuration management for engineering and construction activities.
• Coordinate with project material control, scheduling, and expediting functions.
• Interface with client engineering teams on documentation needs.
• Lead information management on small to medium projects.
• Mentor and train information management staff.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective flow of project information.

Skills

Document management

Relational databases

Enterprise DMS

Internet-based collaboration

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Document management systems

Project collaboration platforms

Job description

Project Information Manager - Document Control Job Snapshot

Role: Project Information Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Filing-Records Management

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Project Information Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to lead document and information management activities across engineering and construction project environments. The role combines enterprise document management, document configuration control, database-based information management, project collaboration systems, and coordination of document review workflows. It also carries team leadership responsibilities, including supervision, delegation, mentoring, and training within the Project Information Management function.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Filing-Records Management

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Project Information Manager will provide project administration and information management support across both home-office and field operations. The position requires strong knowledge of document management practices and the ability to manage information workflows that support engineering and construction activities. The role will interface with multiple project functions to maintain effective documentation processes while supporting the timely and cost-effective flow of project information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project administration activities relating to document and information management across home-office and field environments.
• Oversee internal and external document review processes.
• Maintain appropriate document configuration management in support of engineering and construction activities.
• Apply strong working knowledge of enterprise document management systems, relational databases, and internet-based project collaboration systems.
• Coordinate documentation activities with project material control, scheduling, and expediting functions.
• Interface with client engineering teams on project documentation and information requirements.
• Support the time and cost effectiveness of documentation activities through coordinated information management processes.
• Lead the information management function on small to medium-sized projects.
• Maintain effective information flow between relevant project disciplines and stakeholders.
• Delegate work assignments to subordinate personnel and supervise their execution.
• Evaluate the work performed by assigned team members.
• Mentor and train personnel when required.
• Provide necessary training to Project Information Management department staff.

Information Management Focus

The position requires a high level of competency in project documentation and information control. Particular emphasis is placed on enterprise document management, relational databases, collaborative project systems, document review workflows, and configuration management supporting engineering and construction delivery. The Project Information Manager will also work across related project controls and engineering interfaces, helping ensure documentation activities remain coordinated with material control, scheduling, expediting, and client requirements.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is required.
• Thorough knowledge of project information and document management activities.
• Strong proficiency in enterprise document management systems.
• Working capability with relational databases.
• Proficiency with internet-based project collaboration systems.
• Ability to lead an information management function on a small to medium-sized project.
• Ability to supervise, delegate, mentor, evaluate, and train information management personnel.

Onboarding Requirement

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

What AECOM Offers

Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD and D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. AECOM also provides training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership capability, alongside opportunities to contribute to infrastructure projects at local and global scales.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.