Senior Document Controller: EDMS & Governance Lead

Jacobs; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to support the NEOM infrastructure program. You will manage project information, maintain governance of records, and ensure timely submittals across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in document control on large-scale projects, and strong EDMS experience with Aconex or SharePoint, plus advanced Excel reporting and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Document Control on large-scale infrastructure 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 across multiple contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, communication 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 document control 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.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure consistent application of processes.
• Conduct quality checks and audits to maintain document integrity and governance.
• Provide guidance and training on EDMS systems and best practices.
• Support teams in maintaining auditable and compliant project records throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Document Control

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management/Business Administration/Information Management

Tools

Aconex

SharePoint

EDMS platforms

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to support the NEOM infrastructure program. You will manage project information, maintain governance of records, and ensure timely submittals across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in document control on large-scale projects, and strong EDMS experience with Aconex or SharePoint, plus advanced Excel reporting and stakeholder management.