Senior Document Control Lead - EPC Projects

McDermott International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Senior Principal Document Controller, bringing deep expertise in EDMS, document control processes, and project delivery for EPC oil and gas projects. The role focuses on leading document management teams, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client requirements are met with high professional standards.

You will oversee planning, staffing, and execution across disciplines, liaise with project teams and clients, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• 14 years minimum Document Management experience with a major contractor or consultant.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream or equivalent diploma (preferably in Computer Science)
• Good knowledge of Electronic Database Management System (EDMS) software, MS Office, and Adobe
• Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe
• Working knowledge of industry-utilized EDMS tools
• Have wide experience with technical activities, including onshore and offshore operations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and willing to handle multiple priorities
• Successful communication skills, business acumen, and decision-making capability
• Certified iDocs Trainer

Responsibilities

• Lead small or medium document management team as Lead Document Controller
• Lead project as Lead Document Controller, coordinating with other disciplines
• Direct discipline execution planning: scope, deliverables, schedule, and resources
• Ensure EDMS platform set up to meet client and McDermott requirements
• Manage staffing plans and budgets for projects and cost control
• Interface with client, vendors, and subcontractors in document management
• Provide regular status reports on document management workload and issues
• Assist in audits and continuous improvement of processes

Skills

Document management

EDMS

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EDMS software

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Senior Principal Document Controller, bringing deep expertise in EDMS, document control processes, and project delivery for EPC oil and gas projects. The role focuses on leading document management teams, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client requirements are met with high professional standards.

You will oversee planning, staffing, and execution across disciplines, liaise with project teams and clients, and drive continuous