Document Control Specialist

Progressive; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking an experienced Document Controls Contractor to support a Major Projects group for a major utility. This senior role focuses on establishing and standardizing document control processes across large capital projects.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on document controls expertise and implements best practices within a project organization. The position requires 5+ years of document controls experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Document Controls experience.
• Experience reading and working with construction docs.
• Experience supporting major capital construction projects.
• Strong understanding of document management throughout project development, construction, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain document control processes and procedures.
• Support the management of project documentation throughout the full project lifecycle, from development and engineering through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure documents are accurately tracked, distributed, stored, and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Establish best practices and standards for document management across the department.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and other stakeholders to ensure document integrity and compliance.
• Help drive process improvements and document governance initiatives.

Skills

Document controls

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Document Controls Contractor to support a Major Projects group for a major utility. This is a senior-level role focused on establishing and standardizing document control processes across large capital projects. The ideal candidate will bring both hands‑on document controls expertise and experience implementing best practices within a project organization.

Why This Position Is Being Added

The Major Projects team is looking to standardize and strengthen its document management processes. They need a seasoned professional who can evaluate current practices, develop structured workflows, and help implement consistent document control procedures across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain document control processes and procedures.
• Support the management of project documentation throughout the full project lifecycle, from development and engineering through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure documents are accurately tracked, distributed, stored, and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Establish best practices and standards for document management across the department.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and other stakeholders to ensure document integrity and compliance.
• Help drive process improvements and document governance initiatives.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of Document Controls experience.
• Experience reading and working with construction docs
• Experience supporting major capital construction projects.
• Strong understanding of document management throughout project development, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Proven experience helping organizations establish or improve document control processes and standards.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.

Preferred Background

• Utility industry experience.
• Thermal power plant experience.
• Large infrastructure or industrial construction experience.
• Experience supporting major utility construction or energy projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A highly organized and detail‑oriented Document Controls professional who has worked on large‑scale construction or utility projects and has successfully led or supported the implementation of document control standards, processes, and governance within an organization. This individual should be comfortable building structure, driving consistency, and partnering with project leadership to improve project execution.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law.

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.