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Document Management (DM) and Project Support Group (PSG) Lead Summary Document Controllers (DCs ... Document Control Lead, a DC is responsible for executing the documentation and data handover as ...

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Document Control Specialist [Evergreen]

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare transmittals, distribute documents, and retrieve documents in electronic format. * Assist the Document Control Lead, Project Controls Managers, and Project Team in all matters relative to ...

Document Control Specialist [Evergreen]

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare transmittals, distribute documents, and retrieve documents in electronic format. * Assist the Document Control Lead, Project Controls Managers, and Project Team in all matters relative to ...

Document Control Specialist [Evergreen]

Manhattan, NY

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare transmittals, distribute documents, and retrieve documents in electronic format. * Assist the Document Control Lead, Project Controls Managers, and Project Team in all matters relative to ...

Document Controls Lead

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Document Control Lead to join our Project Controls team in Orlando. This position is full time onsite role. Your Impact Duties and Responsibilities: * Influence the ...

Skilled in information architecture, standards setting and document control. * Qualified in IM disciplines, with proficiency in key IM software (e.g., Aconex, ViewPoint). Our Values Safety First ...

Document Control Manager

Houston, TX ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Lead and manage enterprise document control personnel supporting engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, quality, commissioning, and turnover activities. * Establish workload ...

Manager, Document Control

Houston, TX ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead and support the Document Control team by providing direction, workload planning, prioritization, and daily oversight. * Manage staffing, resource allocation, and team structure to meet project ...

Manager, Document Control

Houston, TX ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead and support the Document Control team by providing direction, workload planning, prioritization, and daily oversight. * Manage staffing, resource allocation, and team structure to meet project ...

Document Control Manager

Indio, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will lead document control operations, establish and maintain records management processes, oversee administrative functions, and support multidisciplinary project teams in ...

Document Control Manager

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Document Control Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the evaluation ... Lead efforts to improve business processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance document ...

Document Control Manager

San Diego, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will lead document control operations, establish and maintain records management processes, oversee administrative functions, and support multidisciplinary project teams in ...

Document Control Manager

San Diego, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will lead document control operations, establish and maintain records management processes, oversee administrative functions, and support multidisciplinary project teams in ...

Document Control Manager

Milpitas, CA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead initiatives to improve PLM efficiency, automation, reporting, and data quality. * Coordinate PLM integrations and data synchronization activities with ERP, MES, quality, and other enterprise ...

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Document Control Manager

San Diego, CA

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How much do document control lead jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for document control lead in the United States is $98,940.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a document control lead typically collaborate with project teams to ensure document compliance and accuracy?

A Document Control Lead works closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to maintain strict control over documentation processes. They coordinate the flow of documents, ensure that all revisions are tracked, and verify that team members adhere to company and regulatory standards. Regular communication and training sessions are common to address document management best practices and resolve any discrepancies. This collaborative approach helps minimize errors, ensures timely approvals, and supports project milestones.

What is the difference between Document Control Lead vs Document Coordinator?

AspectDocument Control LeadDocument Coordinator
CertificationsISO 9001, document management certificationsBasic administrative or document management certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, construction, engineering projectsOffice, administrative settings
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, oil & gas, engineering firmsCorporate offices, project teams
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in document managementAssisting with document organization tasks

The Document Control Lead typically oversees document management processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in industrial or engineering projects. The Document Coordinator handles day-to-day document organization and administrative tasks. While both roles involve document handling, the Lead has a broader responsibility for compliance and process oversight.

What is a document control lead?

Document Control Leads are professionals responsible for overseeing the management, organization, and security of documents within a company or project. They develop and maintain document control systems, ensure compliance with regulations, and supervise document control staff. Their duties often include managing document workflows, ensuring proper version control, and facilitating the retrieval of documents when needed. Document Control Leads play a critical role in industries like construction, engineering, and pharmaceuticals, where accurate document management is essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a document control lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Document Control Lead, you need expertise in document management, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance, typically supported by experience in records management or a related field. Familiarity with document control software (such as SharePoint, Aconex, or EDMS) and relevant certifications like ISO 9001 are common requirements. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and leadership abilities help you manage documentation workflows and coordinate with diverse teams. These skills ensure accurate, secure, and efficient handling of critical documents, supporting project success and regulatory compliance.

Is a document control lead an in-demand job?

A document control lead is a role that is in demand in industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing, where managing technical documents is critical. The position often requires familiarity with document management systems and industry standards, and demand can vary based on project volume and industry growth.
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Infographic showing various Document Control Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,940 per year, or $47.6 per hour.

Document Control Specialist

Hatch

Salt Lake City, UT โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Requisition ID: 99243
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Role Title:
Document Control (DC) Specialist
Reports To:
Document Management (DM) and Project Support Group (PSG) Lead
Summary
Document Controllers (DCs) are responsible for quality checking, registering, classifying, managing, tracking, filing, and transmitting electronic engineering and vendor/contractor deliverables and other project-controlled documents as required by the project.
Document Controllers are responsible for ensuring the current approved revisions of controlled documents are available to the project in the EDMS and providing accurate meta-data for document status reporting. When assigned to a project and under direction of the Project Information Manager or a Document Control Lead, a DC is responsible for executing the documentation and data handover as agreed with the client.
Key Responsibilities
Document controllers are responsible for:
Planning and Setup
โ€ข Develop and implement the post-award Document Management Plan, including distribution matrix according to project and package requirements
โ€ข Setup, configure and maintain the EDMS to align with the federation strategy, which may include access/permissions, document numbering, attribution, metadata, document classification, and/or Information Container Breakdown Structure (ICBS)
โ€ข Prepare and deliver engagement specific onboarding, knowledge, and skills training materials for document management processes and procedures, including external parties
โ€ข Specify document management reporting requirements with KPIs
โ€ข Migrate reference documents to project EDMS
โ€ข Validate project delivery system's bulk loads of stubs and data
Execution and Control
โ€ข Maintain distribution matrix
โ€ข As required, setting up EDMS access for external parties (e.g. Bidders, Vendors, Contractors, Sub-consultants) aligned with access and security protocols
โ€ข As required, load vendor/contractor document schedules into the EDMS and create deliverable stubs
โ€ข Receive documents from external parties, classify, and distribute via appropriate workflows/transmittals
โ€ข Ensure deliverable distribution per distribution matrix, including at package level
โ€ข Manage EDMS access and permissions through security model
Closeout
โ€ข Assisting with (progressive) archiving and handover of project documentation
โ€ข Close-out of project information in Hatch EDMS
Document controllers are responsible for understanding:
โ€ข The various project phases and the deliverables produced
โ€ข The different types of deliverables, including controlled and uncontrolled documents and how to classify them in the EDMS
โ€ข The procurement bidding cycle and supporting document control processes
โ€ข The engineering design cycle processing requirements and the vendor/contract submission cycle and processing requirements
โ€ข The commissioning and construction phases including field mark-ups and document control involvement
โ€ข The document control quality check requirement for documents being processed
The EDMS and Document Control Tasks
Document controllers must have a thorough working knowledge of the EDMS functionality and all associated document control tools. They are responsible for using the tools to process documents in compliance with standards. They are also responsible for:
โ€ข Registering and maintaining the master list of attribute values in the EDMS, such as the facility breakdown structure codes, procurement package codes etc.
โ€ข Allocating deliverable document numbers as required (Client document numbers, numbering incoming documents)
โ€ข Quality checking and approving the transmission of deliverables and other documents as instructed by project leads
โ€ข Managing the EDMS portals for transmitting, receiving, and distributing documents to external users
โ€ข Auditing meta-data in the EDMS to ensure accurate reporting is available.
โ€ข Ensuring the 24-hour turnaround of requests into document control
โ€ข Participating in other project document control initiatives and data management tasks
โ€ข If project hard copy filing for controlled documents is required, assisting the lead document controller in setting up hard copy filing and maintaining hard copy filing
Note: Hatch policy is not to archive hard copy project documents as all project documents must be in the EDMS
โ€ข Assisting with the final handover of documentation
โ€ข Participating in EDMS closeout activities if required
โ€ข Upload / capture data on Client's EDMS if required
โ€ข Document Management and Document Control Support
Document controllers are responsible for supporting the project by:
โ€ข Providing document management support to project participants including support to external users (bidders, vendors, contractors, consultants and client)
โ€ข Responding to queries (internally and externally) in a timely and professional manner
โ€ข Identifying and escalating issues to the lead document controller
โ€ข Assisting the lead document controller in training other document controllers as required.
Other Project Support and Administrative Tasks, as needed, including but not limited to:
โ€ข Scheduling and coordinating meetings
โ€ข Planning and booking travel
โ€ข Arranging for translations of minutes of meetings, reports, correspondence, and other non-technical documents as required
โ€ข Office management duties, as required
โ€ข Other data input or data management tasks as requested by the project
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
โ€ข A minimum of 8 years of experience in document control in an engineering/construction project environment (including vendor/contractor documentation) or data management environment using an electronic document management system.
โ€ข Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, SharePoint, PDF editors, file management tools
โ€ข Ability to capture and manage metadata accurately and efficiently.
โ€ข Ability to follow and enforce processes and standards.
โ€ข Experience in working within a team with ability and willingness to share knowledge.
โ€ข Proven communication/interpersonal skills to build relationships with office based and remote team members at all levels of seniority.
โ€ข Adapts to changes, multi-task, organize, and prioritize tasks quickly.
Preferred
โ€ข Ability to develop and customize processes and standards to suit project specific requirements.
โ€ข Ability to document work tasks (work instructions)
โ€ข Ability to train in one-on-one and team sessions (including remote teams).
โ€ข Advanced knowledge of SharePoint, including the creation and editing of sites, managing permissions, editing pages, and modifying menus.
Compensation range depends on education, major, experience (overall), and interview skills. Full Time Permanent position with Health and retirement benefits.
Why join us?
  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer

What we offer you?
  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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