Document Control Lead - Saudi National

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the Document Control function across the project.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Document Control Procedure and document management workflows.
• Develop and maintain the project Document Management System (DMS) and document control registers.
• Ensure all project documents are properly registered, classified, controlled, distributed, and archived.
• Manage document numbering, naming conventions, revision control, status codes, and metadata requirements.
• Establish and maintain Document Control Registers, Drawing Registers, Transmittal Registers, Submittal Registers, RFI Registers, and Technical Query Registers.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing project documentation is processed accurately and within required timelines.
• Manage document workflows between the Client, Consultant, Contractor, Design Teams, and Project Management.
• Review documents for completeness, correct formatting, document numbering, revision status, and required metadata prior to formal submission.
• Ensure documents are issued and distributed only to authorized recipients and relevant project stakeholders.
• Maintain strict control of approved, superseded, obsolete, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure superseded documents are properly identified, withdrawn, and archived to prevent unintended use.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in document control, information management, or project administration.
• Proven experience leading document control activities on major airport, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or large-scale development projects.
• Strong experience working with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Experience managing large volumes of technical and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures, workflows, revision management, and document traceability.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Document Controller / Information Management certification is an advantage.
• ISO 9001 awareness or Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
• ISO 19650 training/certification is highly desirable for BIM/information management environments.
• Aconex / ProjectWise / SharePoint / EDMS training is an advantage.
• PMP or project management training is an advantage.

Skills

• Document Control Management
• Document Management Systems (DMS / EDMS)
• Master Document Register (MDR)
• Drawing Register Management
• Document Numbering & Classification
• Revision & Status Control
• Transmittal Management
• Technical Submittal Management
• RFI / Technical Query Tracking
• Correspondence Management
• Document Review & Approval Workflows
• Contractor / Consultant Document Control

Additional Skills

• Engineering Document Management
• BIM / CDE Information Management
• As-Built Documentation
• Handover & Closeout Documentation
• Document Archiving & Retrieval
• Audit & Compliance
• Document KPI & Performance Reporting
• Microsoft Office / Advanced Excel
• Aconex
• ProjectWise
• SharePoint
• EDMS / CDE Platforms

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Strong understanding of document confidentiality, traceability, and information integrity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage high volumes of documentation under demanding deadlines.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying document control issues and overdue actions.
• Ability to establish and enforce consistent document control standards.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong mentoring and team development capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
• Comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
• Industry leading benefits for veterans and active-duty members.
• Wellness program including Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.