Senior Document Controller

About Jacobs

Jacobs is dedicated to addressing critical global challenges to foster thriving cities, resilient environments, and advancements in various sectors. The company focuses on transforming abstract concepts into tangible solutions that contribute positively to the world.

Role Overview

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Document Controller to join its team in Neom, Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves supporting one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project information and document control processes, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and governance of project records across multiple stakeholders. This role requires close collaboration with project teams, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to facilitate efficient project delivery through established document management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily document control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and control incoming and outgoing technical documentation, correspondence, RFIs, and transmittals.
• Ensure compliance with project document control procedures, naming conventions, revision management, and quality standards.
• Maintain and administer project information within EDMS platforms such as Aconex and SharePoint.
• Monitor document review workflows and drive timely submissions, reviews, approvals, and closeout activities.
• Produce accurate reporting on document status, KPIs, overdue actions, and project performance metrics.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure consistent application of document control processes.
• Conduct quality checks and audits to ensure document integrity, traceability, and governance requirements are maintained.
• Provide guidance and training on EDMS systems and document management best practices.
• Support project teams in maintaining auditable and compliant project records throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Document Control within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, construction, or engineering projects.
• Strong experience with Aconex, SharePoint, or similar Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) platforms.
• Thorough understanding of document lifecycle management, revision control, metadata management, and information governance.
• Experience coordinating document control activities across multiple contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Location

This position is based in Neom, Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

This is a full-time role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.