Senior Document Controller

Jacobs; Al Jawf Region; On-site; SAR 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Document Controller to support the NEOM infrastructure delivery. You will manage project information, ensure governance, and oversee document control across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in document control on large-scale projects, proficiency with Aconex/SharePoint, and strong MS Office reporting. Onsite with flexible working arrangements, you will help the team maintain auditable records and drive efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PM, Information Management or related field.
• 10+ years of document control on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Aconex, SharePoint or similar EDMS.
• Knowledge of document lifecycle, revision control, metadata and governance.
• Experience coordinating across multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel reporting.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day document control activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage incoming/outgoing technical documentation, correspondence, RFIs, and transmittals.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, naming conventions, revision management, and quality standards.
• Maintain project information within EDMS platforms such as Aconex and SharePoint.
• Monitor document review workflows and drive timely submissions, reviews, approvals, and closeout activities.
• Produce 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.

Skills

Document control

EDMS

MS Office (Excel)

Stakeholder management

Governance & metadata

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management/Information Management

Tools

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to support the delivery of one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure developments in NEOM.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing project information and document control processes, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and governance of project records across multiple stakeholders. Working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and client representatives, you will play a key role in supporting efficient project delivery through best-in-class document management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day document control activities across 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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related discipline.
• 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 reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.