Senior Document Controller

About Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. focuses on solving critical global challenges across various sectors, including urban development, environmental resilience, and scientific discovery. The company aims to transform abstract ideas into impactful realities. Jacobs fosters an inclusive culture, supporting employee networks and mental health initiatives, and promoting collaboration across its global teams.

The Role of Senior Document Controller

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Document Controller to support a major infrastructure development in Neom, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing project information and document control processes to ensure the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and governance of project records. The Senior Document Controller will work closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to facilitate efficient project delivery through established document management practices. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in document control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily document control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and control all incoming and outgoing technical documentation, correspondence, RFIs, and transmittals.
• Ensure adherence to project document control procedures, including naming conventions, revision management, and quality standards.
• Maintain and administer project information within Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such such as Aconex and SharePoint.
• Monitor document review workflows to ensure timely submissions, reviews, approvals, and closeout activities.
• Generate accurate reports on document status, Key Performance Indicators (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 maintain document integrity, traceability, and governance requirements.
• 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.
• Over 10 years of experience in Document Control within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, construction, or engineering projects.
• Strong experience with Aconex, SharePoint, or similar 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 for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Work Location

This role is based in Saudi Arabia, with primary locations in Tabuk, Riyadh, and Neom. Onsite attendance at a Jacobs Workplace is required on a full-time basis, as dictated by the nature of the role.