Document Control Specialist
Posted 2 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Your Opportunity
The Document Controller is responsible for the effective management, control, and distribution of project documentation throughout the full project lifecycle. This role ensures that all project documents are accurate, current, compliant, and accessible to authorized stakeholders, while adhering to internal standards and client‑specific requirements.
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Project Services, and external clients, the Document Controller plays a critical role in supporting successful project delivery by maintaining document integrity, supporting information flow, and reducing project risk. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a solid understanding of document control practices within a project‑based environment.
If you are the type of person who is invigorated by opportunities presented through change and collaboration with others, we would love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
Document Control & Lifecycle Management
- Establish, maintain, and manage document control processes in accordance with organizational standards and client requirements
- Control the full document lifecycle, including: - Document creation and intake
- Review and approval workflows
- Revision and version control
- Transmittal and distribution
- Final close‑out and archiving
- Ensure only current, approved documents are issued, used, and stored
- Track document status and revisions to prevent use of superseded information
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date document registers, metadata, and logs
Transmittals & Document Distribution
- Prepare, issue, and track document transmittals to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
- Maintain inbound and outbound transmittal logs and confirmation of receipt
- Ensure traceability of document exchanges and approvals
- Manage deadlines for document submissions, reviews, and client responses
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Perform quality checks on documentation to ensure: - Correct formatting, numbering, and naming conventions
- Accurate metadata and revision history
- Compliance with project, regulatory, and client standards
- Support audits, quality reviews, and verification activities related to document control
- Ensure compliance with contractual document control requirements
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks related to document management and recommend corrective actions