Senior Document Control & Data Management Lead

Dar Engineering; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage andwell

Wellness support

Diverse team with varied backgrounds

Job summary

DAR Engineering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Document Control and Data Management Manager to lead the document control and information management across large-scale projects. You will ensure accurate, traceable, and secure records meeting contractual, client, and regulatory needs.

You will combine technical knowledge of EDMS and content management with proven leadership of document control teams, partnering with project managers, design teams, clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in document control, records management, or information management within engineering, construction, infrastructure, project management, or consultancy environments.
• Proven experience managing information on large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects within international and multicultural environments.
• Experience working internationally; prior experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of document and content management systems and typical data management applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement document control strategies, policies, procedures, and standards in line with contractual requirements, client standards, and international best practices.
• Establish performance targets and KPIs for the function, and monitor and report on performance against these targets.
• Define metadata requirements, document numbering systems, naming conventions, classification structures, workflows, access rights, and security protocols.
• Manage the controlled flow of project documentation, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and contractual documents.
• Prepare and implement project-specific document control and information management plans.
• Manage project closeout and handover activities, including as-built records, data books, and long-term archiving.
• Ensure compliance with the quality management system (ISO 9001), client requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Implement document retention, confidentiality, and information security requirements, ensuring appropriate access controls for sensitive project data.
• Support internal and external audits and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare regular dashboards and management reports covering document status, workflow performance, and compliance.
• Train project teams in the use of EDMS and document control procedures, promoting effective information management practices.
• Monitor developments in document and content management technologies and industry standards, recommending improvements where appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

English communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management

Western qualifications / certifications considered

Tools

EDMS

Content management systems

Data management applications

Job description

DAR Engineering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Document Control and Data Management Manager to lead the document control and information management across large-scale projects. You will ensure accurate, traceable, and secure records meeting contractual, client, and regulatory needs.

You will combine technical knowledge of EDMS and content management with proven leadership of document control teams, partnering with project managers, design teams, clients and contractors.